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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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Another distinctive calling card: its auto heritage.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Inter Miami kits are a slightly curious thing, in that the home jerseys don’t have to do much work in the ‘being distinctive’ stakes, because of their colour.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The oversized racing bodywork played seamlessly with Lichtenstein’s characteristic thick black lines and bold colors.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.—
Christopher P. Holstege,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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The move immediately drew criticism that Trump was using the muscle of the US government to target a political foe, though the specific basis for the searches was not clear.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unfolding in the days just after the father’s arrest, Zhang’s novel travels back and forth through time to reveal its protagonist’s path to domestic work, and the ways in which wealth and power have warped her employers’ most intimate experiences.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The combination of thick timber, small windows, and centuries of ritual creates a hushed, intimate atmosphere.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The relative offered a coda to the shipwreck discovery story with a personal, and emotional, one of his own.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The project emerged from a deeply personal moment of urban disconnection for Lee.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration featuring special shows, tours, and artist debuts.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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