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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
Martini said this level of overtime is atypical but not uncommon in emergency communications.
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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
During the three weeks of training camp, Glenn has emphasized physicality, which has included live tackling during practices and drills, something that is atypical in today’s NFL landscape.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The industry’s chief lobbyist said percentages that high are atypical.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
The combination of stout height, length and his 310-pound frame is atypical for his position.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
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Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
During the three weeks of training camp, Glenn has emphasized physicality, which has included live tackling during practices and drills, something that is atypical in today’s NFL landscape.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The industry’s chief lobbyist said percentages that high are atypical.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
The combination of stout height, length and his 310-pound frame is atypical for his position.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
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Although unusual, this display is likely not going to be as strong as 2024’s extreme G5 geomagnetic storms, the most powerful for two decades.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Not providing the original provenance document is considered unusual in the art world but the objects were accepted regardless, court filings show.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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This all sounds so beautifully abnormal: this man and his family, on this journey, celebrating something in the Twin Cities that would be so pleasantly unexpected.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The pregnancy had been complicated—marked by abnormal scan results; talk of possible termination; and a diagnosis of hypospadias, a congenital condition affecting the genitals.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Later that night, the brothers return with Dougal supporting Colum, as his leg is twisted in an unnatural way.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Austin Downtown, the Fairmont Austin offers six dining venues, three bars, an exceptional spa and pool, and gorgeous views of the skyline, Lady Bird Lake, and the State Capitol building.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Heart of Sarajevo goes to the film done with exceptional precision and amazing creativity.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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The case of Alexa illustrates the unique challenges that trans immigrants are facing as the administration of President Donald Trump vows to carry out a record number of arrests and deportations, according to immigrant and LGBTQ+ advocates.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin will have a big statewide campaign without an incumbent, which is rare enough.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some of these old decks, with just a few surviving cards, are extremely rare.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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While rainbow snakes are not venomous, snake bites are not uncommon in the United States, with approximately 7,000 to 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes across the country annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Our review of these records suggests these types of duplicates are uncommon.—
Pratheek Rebala,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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