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exotics

noun

plural of exotic

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something strange or unusual that is an object of interest the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world

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Recent Examples of exotics By 2018, the F50 had reportedly been acquired by Chinese billionaire and Instagram influencer Shin Mike Yin, who houses his collection of rare exotics—including a few examples from Pagani and Bugatti—in Dusseldorf, Germany. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The primate, who was not microchipped, has been given a clean bill of health after being seen by a specialist exotics vet for a check-up, the release noted. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Native to Brazil and other South American and Central American countries, colorful peacock bass were stocked in South Florida canals in the mid-1980s by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to control the population of undesirable exotics like tilapia. — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025

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rarities

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Red Hot Chili Peppers dove deep into their catalog for their headlining set at Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit show at Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, delivering a handful of rarities alongside their biggest hits.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
The chef, known for his exceptional dishes at Le Bernardin, has an equally remarkable watch collection to match—think rarities from brands such as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

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