1
as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a year of aberrant weather—record rainfall in the summer, record heat in the autumn
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal
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as in deviant
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Recent Examples of aberrant
Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The duo each took one of the genes to investigate further, initially focusing on looking for aberrant proteins coded by the mutant genes.
—Alice Park, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
Motivated by the desire to receive a 5-star rating, the machine engages in aberrant behavior that becomes downright scary.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
New menin inhibitors block the protein complex, preventing the aberrant gene activation.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
But Trump’s conduct has been so aberrant for so long that separating genuine deterioration from routine volatility is no easy task—on what basis does one judge oscillations in something without precedent in public life?
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The duo each took one of the genes to investigate further, initially focusing on looking for aberrant proteins coded by the mutant genes.
—Alice Park, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
Motivated by the desire to receive a 5-star rating, the machine engages in aberrant behavior that becomes downright scary.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
New menin inhibitors block the protein complex, preventing the aberrant gene activation.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for aberrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberrant
Adjective
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Such views are unusual, given how negative Chinese public opinion is about Japan, and vice versa.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Feb. 2025
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Not fun: conflating all unusual, standalone, departure, or otherwise distinctive episodes into the term bottle episode.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amyloidosis is a rare disease where bone marrow produces an abnormal protein called amyloid, according to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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In darker skin tones, abnormal paleness may be easier to detect in the inner mouth and lining of the eyes.5 4.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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His background as an actor in such deviant films as Mysterious Skin, Funny Games, and Melancholia surfaces in how The Brutalist evokes an apocalyptic worldview.—
Armond White,
National Review,
3 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, a climate of distrust can trigger extreme actions by deviant members of the population, such as the 1995 bombing of a federal office building in Oklahoma City.—
Joseph S. Nye Jr.,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Nov. 2010
Adjective
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The analysis predicts an extraordinary reversal in housing fortunes for Americans — nearly $1.5 trillion in asset losses over the next 30 years.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
3 Feb. 2025
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Then there was Bambi, who was quite extraordinary looking with huge eyes and the longest eyelashes.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Matte: The standard nail polish look provides color without an unnatural shine.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is because fillers are commonly overdone, and, as a result, many people now associate them with an aesthetic that looks forced and unnatural − the opposite of what's currently popular.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My dedication, to help the waifs and strays and eccentrics of the music world together, continues to this day.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The forward owner’s suite is also full beam, offering up space and exceptional water views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo by Rita Harper Day 4: Fly over alligators, bite into barracuda, and hunt antiques Grab a quick (but exceptional) quiche at the hotel Columns before a 20-minute drive to the Maurepas Swamp, northwest of New Orleans.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each location has unique factors including weather patterns, traffic volume and geographic features that trainees must master before becoming certified.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Aberrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberrant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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