idiosyncratic

adjective

Definition of idiosyncraticnext
as in distinctive

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  1. distinctive
  2. characteristic
  3. specific
  4. intimate
  5. personal
  6. special
Adjective
  • Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • The scene is a necessary conversation with Eugene’s characteristic mix of warmth and expertise, and Toya’s outspoken openness.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, the solstice falls on Dec. 21, marking the official beginning of winter and ushering in the season’s characteristic cold fronts and holiday traditions.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of characteristic
Adjective
  • Address Specific Pain Points Focus on creating valuable, authentic educational videos that address specific pain points and questions customers face during the research and consideration phases.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Police also recovered a firearm similar to the one used in the killing, a silencer, and a three-page handwritten manifesto that investigators say sheds light on his motivations, though its specific contents have not been revealed.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of specific
Adjective
  • While the two didn’t appear to be intimate or cozy, that didn’t stop the net from placing dating rumors on them.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Chang and DuVernay round out the guest roster with intimate conversations about their respective trajectories, which leaves the final episode to focus on its hosts.
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • For instance, the top-of-page bid on Google Ads for the keyword ‘personal injury law firm’ ranges from $600 to $1000.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • We’re pulled, in Headland’s telling, by a weird mix of mythological pressure, Darwinian logic, residual altruism, childhood regression and (most importantly) raw personal need.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of personal
Adjective
  • That's why some foods have a more special place in our palates and memories.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Details of a special fan presale will be shared with those signed up for White’s newsletter, while remaining tickets will go live at 10 a.m (GMT) on Thursday (Dec. 12).
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of special
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idiosyncrasy

idiosyncratic

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