enigma

Example Sentences

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Most of my book is devoted to trying to sort out this political enigma, and how the movement and its consequences might be understood.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Mueller, who served as a Marine, was something of an enigma even to aides and was rarely spotted on the social circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

But she said the film, which goes on global release on Friday and will later be shown exclusively on Amazon Prime, would give people a look behind the enigma.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“I’m kind of an enigma in the commercial industry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Whatever the meaning of this enigma, it was a mystery to him as well.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor