gnomic

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Wittgenstein’s central thesis is bold and bracing, while his gnomic aphorisms invite multiple, contradictory interpretations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

“Cool can branding — my boy Klaus!” said one squadster, giving a shout-out to the tiny gnomic namesake before turning to its contents.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Among other notable entries, the small, tightly coiled metal sculptures by Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia hold a gnomic appeal.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2022

The Caucasus Mountains are high and terrible, and they are full of caves for gnomic tribes and nomads to hide in.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

I wasn’t sure what to make of this gnomic utterance.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann