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enigmatic

[en-ig-mat-ik, ee-nig-] / ˌɛn ɪgˈmæt ɪk, ˌi nɪg- /


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Whatever else this enigmatic phrase may cover, it is plain from British constitutional history, the statements of those involved in drafting and ratifying the U.S.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

The otherworldly beasts and enigmatic masks of Sanxingdui still enthrall China, decades after the unearthing of ceremonial pits.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Klee’s pictures, intimate yet enigmatic, feel less made than summoned.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

All of this is relevant to Gabbard, who is one of the most enigmatic and eccentric characters in American politics today — which is saying something.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

In 1973, Bill posted an enigmatic letter alluding vaguely to plans for an extended trip and then disappeared without a trace; to this day nobody knows what became of him.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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