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mysterious

[mi-steer-ee-uhs] / mɪˈstɪər i əs /


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Or is it simply about “trauma and the mysterious workings of the unconscious,” as New York Times critic Beatrice Loayza says?

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Those familiar with the lore of the “Masters of the Universe” franchise will recognize that the mysterious woman is Adam’s long-lost twin sister, Adora.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

From the friendly alien at the heart of E.T. to the mysterious visitors in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, some of his most celebrated films have explored humanity's fascination with life beyond Earth.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

His 2011 album, “Smoke Ring for My Halo,” brought him a wider audience, and at this point his music was slightly mysterious, his voice heavily treated with reverb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Even better, the tale included pretty young women, a mysterious murder, and the possibility of scandal—all elements that the reading public couldn’t resist.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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