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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the cat was acting pretty bizarro this morning, and I'm worried about him
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as in strange
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
a bizarro comedy that earned a cult following
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Recent Examples of bizarro
The bizarro outcome might also have packed greater shock value if it hadn’t been so plainly telegraphed at various points.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But in the extreme conditions of a collapsing star, the singularity never forms, and instead the black hole becomes a bridge to a white hole—a black hole’s bizarro twin.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
Consider it the latest in his bizarro press tour filled with SNL double-duty and college football commentating.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
In her hands, the film gets bizarro and gory without ever being offputting.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Mgm., refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But in the extreme conditions of a collapsing star, the singularity never forms, and instead the black hole becomes a bridge to a white hole—a black hole’s bizarro twin.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
Consider it the latest in his bizarro press tour filled with SNL double-duty and college football commentating.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
In her hands, the film gets bizarro and gory without ever being offputting.
—Photo: Courtesy Of Mgm., refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarro
Adjective
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Continue reading … 'THIS IS SO CRAZY' – DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is rarely seen making a grand gesture or engaging in behavior that could be described as bizarre.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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So those [neoclassical] artists are to me, in a very weird sense, the very earliest photographers—except their medium was oil on canvas.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The first sign of Mom Fatigue is leaving weird stuff in the fridge.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s something inexorably romantic and swashbucklingly adventurous about commercial space travel—about normal people, non-astronauts like you and me, well, being astronauts.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or arrange for a romantic oceanfront dinner on the beach.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The White Lotus films at exotic locations across the world.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Flooring may include exotic hardwoods or heated stone, and kitchens often feature professional-grade appliances, custom cabinetry, and designer fixtures.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vogue unveiled their covers featuring Met Gala co-chairs, rapper A$AP Rocky, actor Colman Domingo, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton, and a portrait of the ever peculiar Pharrell Williams.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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This has put the American Black dandy in a peculiar, paternalistic position.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Bizarro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bizarro. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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