as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
honored for the unwonted courage he showed in battle
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Recent Examples of unwonted
The unwonted activism of the Christian Democratic chancellor met with skepticism in the United States, in Europe, and certainly in Russia.
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Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwonted
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While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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But when physicians look at a pool of unusual test results, the chaotic sequencing pattern could flag whether something more serious may be going on and the mother could benefit from additional testing, Bianchi said.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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From a temple in Datong, China, that appears to defy gravity to a hand-hewn stone church in Ethiopia, AD has scoured the globe for the 24 most inspiring, extraordinary houses of worship built into the natural world.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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The extraordinary painting has only been seen once before in the United States, writes Times art critic Christopher Knight in a rave review of the masterpiece by one of Europe’s greatest artists.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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When Pertinax abandoned a career as a teacher and joined the army, frontier wars had hollowed out the ranks, allowing his exceptional talent to catch his superiors’ attention.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Overall, healthcare providers consider vaginal bleeding, even if only spotting, after menopause to be an abnormal symptom.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Increasing screening rates, expanding healthcare access, and ensuring follow-up care after abnormal mammograms could make a difference.Liz Neporent, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all the more reason to take care when cleaning it after cooking.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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How each parent reacts to the journey is also extremely unique, and influences what stages are the most stressful or enjoyable.Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Darden Restaurants got an odd price target boost at Morgan Stanley to $193 per share from $188 ahead of Thursday’s earnings.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Still, Miranda’s talents remain an odd match for Disney, leaving Lebo M — a vocalist from the first movie — to elevate the soundtrack once again, reinforcing the connection to Zulu rhythms and chants.Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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While technically true in rare cases, this is thankfully not the norm.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The rediscovery sparked an immediate call to action, as conservationists and government officials recognized the importance of safeguarding this rare and iconic species.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Such encounters are not uncommon, and NORAD previously announced that a number of Russian aircraft entered the Alaska ADIZ in September.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its position on a subduction zone — where the Indo-Australia tectonic plate moves beneath the Pacific Plate — means earthquakes of greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon and the country’s buildings are intended to withstand quakes.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Unwonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwonted. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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