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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the postal service delivered the package with atypical speed
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
since that's an atypical response for an infant, you might want to have her hearing tested
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Recent Examples of atypical
But the past several years have taught us that seasonal fluctuations can be atypical when other complex factors — such as a pandemic, housing shortage and dramatic changes in mortgage rates — are present.
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Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Dunne’s success with NIL is atypical, as according to NCAA data in 2024, the median NIL deal is only $62 and the average is $2,716.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
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The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Dunne’s success with NIL is atypical, as according to NCAA data in 2024, the median NIL deal is only $62 and the average is $2,716.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Vibrant Wall Paintings Discovered in 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb
The location is atypical for its purpose, given its proximity to major sources of water, which left the tomb badly damaged from flooding not long after Thutmose II’s death.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
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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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Instead of relying on old red flags like misspellings or poor grammar, employees should be trained to identify behavioral anomalies, such as unexpected requests for urgent financial transactions or unusual communication patterns.—
Stephen Moore,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet my company has found there’s a wealth of efficiency in adopting AI tools like equipment monitoring to spot abnormal trends and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime, waste and rework and maximize quality and efficiency.—
Gary Hoover,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Obviously, that probably will change, but Newcastle are under no abnormal pressure to sell and there have so far been no signs of the player agitating to leave.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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To such animals, friendship is utterly unnatural, entirely a product of will.—
Ann Hulbert,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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The phrase has been heard more and more this century as states reveal themselves to be less than resilient in the face of natural and unnatural disasters.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Each episode will feature guests sharing their unique journeys, triumphs, challenges and setbacks.—
Jabari Young,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The award is designed to bring attention to the unique cinematic point of view of emerging filmmakers and their interpretation of France’s new and diverse identities, and to encourage young people to attend the festival.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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About 25% of its brands are either not available or rare in the U.S., such as the Joseph Duclos brand, a French luxury name that made a handbag sported by Taylor Swift, Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep reading for 11 rare On deals from Zappos, REI, and more — up to 40 percent off.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes were not uncommon at the time, as Missouri is often considered part of an area of the U.S. nicknamed Tornado Alley.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But, while the results might have given internet viewers a shock, these types of ultrasound pictures aren't uncommon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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