mysteries

noun

plural of mystery
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 With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 The Roman Space Telescope will research the mysteries of dark energy, search for exoplanets and investigate the physics of distant stars. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Now, persistent drought has again driven Lake Mead’s water levels to a new historic low this month, drawing back hundreds of miles of shoreline along the Nevada-Arizona border — and more mysteries have already started to surface. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Interested in hearing more reporting on space, scientific mysteries or other emerging science? — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest mysteries has been his extreme home/road splits. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Now researchers are using advanced imaging technology to look at the narwhal’s tusk in unprecedented detail—studying it in the hope of unraveling some of its mysteries. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Top genres included general fiction led the market at 27% of revenue, followed by science fiction/fantasy, romance, and mysteries/thrillers/suspense. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mysteries
  1. enigmas
  2. puzzles
  3. secrets
  4. riddles
  5. problems
Noun
  • Its findings could also unlock clues about dark energy and dark matter, and some of the universe’s biggest enigmas.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, now grown and with her adoptive father’s approval, the young woman sets off with a wealthy merchant to piece together the historical enigmas surrounding the ancient Sumpa kingdom.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
Definition of enigmas
Noun
  • Most people have read studies about crosswords, puzzles, sudoku, and any other games that test people’s ability to solve problems and prevent neurological problems.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of puzzles
Noun
  • In kitchens, courtyards, bedrooms and on the streets, women shared jokes, secrets, gestures of care and moments of freedom.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of secrets
Noun
  • Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This Father's Day, break out these silly (and slightly cringe-y) one-liners, puns, riddles, and jokes.
    — Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Definition of riddles
Noun
  • This is adding to the already high toll caused by problems with energy and water supplies, devastated crops, losses in river traffic and trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some common laser problems can already be corrected automatically.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems

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“Mysteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mysteries. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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