enigma

Example Sentences

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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

It’s Seyfried who elevates “The Housemaid” from guilty pleasure status, making it an exhilarating enigma at one moment and genuinely affecting the next.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 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

Charles, kind and slightly ethereal soul that he was, was something of an enigma but Camilla was the real mystery, the safe I could never crack.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt