exoticism
noun
ex·ot·i·cism
ig-ˈzä-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
variants
or less commonly exotism
: the quality or state of being exotic
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The show itself is a caricature of true crime — the corny narrator, cringe-worthy B-roll, exoticism, and cheesy music.
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John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The new three-bedroom riads (a traditional Moroccan house) are the big draw, sumptuously outfitted in decor that blends exoticism with luxuries like private pools and terraces.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
He was attracted by the exoticism of her accent and her sharp mind.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Inevitably, the Italian composer viewed China from a Westerner’s perspective, emphasizing exoticism and revenge.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
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John J. Lennon, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
The new three-bedroom riads (a traditional Moroccan house) are the big draw, sumptuously outfitted in decor that blends exoticism with luxuries like private pools and terraces.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
He was attracted by the exoticism of her accent and her sharp mind.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Inevitably, the Italian composer viewed China from a Westerner’s perspective, emphasizing exoticism and revenge.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exoticism
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“Exoticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoticism. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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