peculiar to

idiom

: of, relating to, or found in (only one person, thing, or place)

a custom peculiar to America

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On the same note, Y2K—or cyber-futuristic looks peculiar to the new millennium—is now in due to the elements of the sharp cut, shiny fabric and tire colors. —

Michael Kuzminov, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Nor is this outlook peculiar to Russia, as even a cursory look at U.S., British, French, German, or Chinese history reveals. —

Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2016 Putin, after, all is a graduate of the intelligence services, and knows the code of honor that is peculiar to world of Russian espionage. —

Nathan Hodge, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024 With an abundance of bizarre architectural details (like staircases that lead to nowhere and a séance room), plus plenty of ghost stories to go around, the historic landmark built by Sarah Winchester is peculiar to say the least. —

Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for peculiar to