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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
Signs and symptoms of autism center around challenges with social interactions, unusual behaviors, and interests.
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Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
But Matt Lyons, CPS’ chief talent officer from 2015 to 2021, who oversaw similar discipline conversations with previous boards, said the decision to reinstate the cook seemed unusual.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Other options include downloading a password manager or subscribing to a credit monitoring service, which tracks your credit reports for signs of unusual activity or fraud.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Cruise cancellations are relatively unusual but can happen for a number of other reasons, including when a ship is chartered or needs to go to dry dock.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
But Matt Lyons, CPS’ chief talent officer from 2015 to 2021, who oversaw similar discipline conversations with previous boards, said the decision to reinstate the cook seemed unusual.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Other options include downloading a password manager or subscribing to a credit monitoring service, which tracks your credit reports for signs of unusual activity or fraud.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Cruise cancellations are relatively unusual but can happen for a number of other reasons, including when a ship is chartered or needs to go to dry dock.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
Adjective
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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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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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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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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
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This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
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
Adjective
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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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The exemptions were a rare piece of good news for the battered financial markets, and U.S. stocks closed higher Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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By 1815, machine breaking had become rare, but the plight of the artisans remained dire.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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