as in enigmas
something hard to understand or explain
why my sister married that guy is still a mystery to my parents
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Recent Examples of mysteries
Only at Lou’s funeral, after a woman with whom Lou had an affair shows up, does Tom realize that his father’s life contained unknown mysteries.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
From roughly 4,000 miles away, the view could soon offer rare insights into the moon’s enduring mysteries, said Judd Frieling, Artemis II ascent flight director.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Readers who approach this dense but astonishing book will laugh at how superficial that query seems in contrast to the mysteries of the universe.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Dredged out of the past and hinting at violent mysteries, bog bodies intrigue and haunt us.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Featuring a voice cast that includes Odessa A’zion, the show explores fresh mysteries and bridges the events of the original series’ second and third seasons.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Its mission is not only to solve individual medical mysteries but also to use those discoveries to illuminate a broader understanding of disease.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man, the most powerful man in the Universe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
From roughly 4,000 miles away, the view could soon offer rare insights into the moon’s enduring mysteries, said Judd Frieling, Artemis II ascent flight director.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Readers who approach this dense but astonishing book will laugh at how superficial that query seems in contrast to the mysteries of the universe.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Dredged out of the past and hinting at violent mysteries, bog bodies intrigue and haunt us.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Featuring a voice cast that includes Odessa A’zion, the show explores fresh mysteries and bridges the events of the original series’ second and third seasons.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Its mission is not only to solve individual medical mysteries but also to use those discoveries to illuminate a broader understanding of disease.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man, the most powerful man in the Universe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mysteries
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Simpson has been one of the biggest enigmas in this year’s draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of enigmas, Katie Zelem plays for West Ham now on loan after less than five months with London City.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are many puzzles that hint at this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published new codes that can keep secrets safe from both classical and quantum computers.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, everything changes with the arrival of a new neighbor (James Marsden), who threatens to expose Coop’s secrets.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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LeetCode is a training platform for the kind of algorithmic riddles that usually crop up in interviews for big tech companies.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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