1
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the new information did little to ease our mystification
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as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
an event that is one of the great mystifications in all of maritime history
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Recent Examples of mystification
Everett’s fiction frequently mystifies critics, who excuse their mystification by describing his work as confounding.
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Maya Binyam, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
The feminine mystique has always been a mystification, and a useful one at that.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2023
There’s a commentarial dimension to this image, about the marketing, in part through mystification, of contemporary health care.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 13 July 2023
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Maya Binyam, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
The feminine mystique has always been a mystification, and a useful one at that.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2023
There’s a commentarial dimension to this image, about the marketing, in part through mystification, of contemporary health care.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 13 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystification
Noun
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Industry opponents — including one company employing unconventional methods — are pushing for a veto, arguing the law would sow confusion in a growing market and ultimately harm consumers looking for a safe, effective product.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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Adding to the mystery, Teleios emits only in radio wavelengths, with a hint of hydrogen-alpha emissions.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Their quest: to finally solve the mystery of the Nameless and their connection to the Force, and to stop the blight before its damage becomes irreversible.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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The views of rooftops, treetops, and (if the fog cooperates) the Bay are nothing short of cinematic.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Other experimental drugs have targeted the tau tangles, a different protein that builds up inside nerve cells.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Despite the sleek design of modern gadgets and the rise of wireless solutions, both businesses and consumers still live in a frustrating tangle of cables.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Mystification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystification. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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