enigmatic

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This altarpiece marks the Italian artist coming into his own at the end of the Renaissance, its vision of Christ after his crucifixion rendered in an expressive, enigmatic style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The enigmatic song earned her the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest that year, making it the first time a Latin category took home the top prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Still, small interactions with her closest friends offer some glimpses at how the famously enigmatic first lady is approaching her husband's second term.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

We wouldn’t be drawn to “Labyrinth” all these years later if Bowie hadn’t poured a searing alloy of androgyny and enigmatic intent into a mold and popped out his Goblin King.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

The enigmatic coachman was hardly her favorite person at Ashton Place, but how her heart would have leaped with joy to see him now!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood