1
as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach
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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility
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Recent Examples of unusual
Canvas’s menu feature flavors such as Arabic coffee and karak chai and biscuits, but Al Marri also enjoys experimenting with unusual combinations, looking outside the dessert realm for ideas.
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Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
In an unusual coincidence, Saldivar was denied parole on Thursday, the same day as Lopez's announcement.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The contract also maintains its unusual provision allowing Sanders to disclose any athletically related outside income to his superiors verbally, thus enabling him to follow NCAA bylaws while ensuring that no public paper trail is created for these earnings.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Preston North End, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest represent what is surely the most unusual final eight in the FA Cup for some time.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
In an unusual coincidence, Saldivar was denied parole on Thursday, the same day as Lopez's announcement.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The contract also maintains its unusual provision allowing Sanders to disclose any athletically related outside income to his superiors verbally, thus enabling him to follow NCAA bylaws while ensuring that no public paper trail is created for these earnings.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Preston North End, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest represent what is surely the most unusual final eight in the FA Cup for some time.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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Addressed an issue where all horse saddles were uncommon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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To be fair, government tech projects are complicated, and overruns aren’t uncommon.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Alternating between vivid dream-like recreations of Martin’s past and present-day interviews with the charismatic survivor, the film effectively conveys Martin’s extraordinary journey—an emotional roller coaster ride of heartbreak and triumph.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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At a recent conference in Paris centered on composites, Reuters reported that the two manufacturers revealed their extraordinary production ambitions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Republicans should also get over their strange allergy to cutting the capital gains tax.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Based on the wildly popular video game, the fantasy comedy film (now in theaters) is a deeply strange fever dream that also gets a few genuine laughs.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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These lanterns are bright, and their unique design makes the solar hanging light the perfect outdoor decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The underlying signal itself can also be unique for people or groups of people.—
Eloy Geenjaar,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Outer Banks have a funny way of doing that.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Deborah’s relentless and consistently funny bodying of Ava aside, the fourth season of Hacks explores the ever-shifting dynamic between the two women, revealing a new side of Ava in particular that feels genuinely refreshing.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Future heirlooms, watches with timeless appeal and exceptional craftsmanship, are always in demand.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The former Tar Heel demonstrates exceptional burst and often requires multiple defenders to take him down.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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There’s a weird, unexplained detail where the doctors sometimes wear white lab coats over their scrubs, then take them off to do procedures, and then put them back on.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The whole thing, from the player’s point of view, must be deeply weird.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Education isn’t in the family tradition, much less acting, but Philip identifies rare talent in the kid and takes him on as a cause.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sienna Miller and her daughter Marlowe made a rare appearance together at Savannah Miller’s Bridal Ballerina Breakfast, and the resemblance between the two is uncanny.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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