1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
an offbeat approach to the task, but it gets the job done
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
this writer has an enjoyably offbeat sense of humor
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Recent Examples of offbeat
Miranda July Miranda July is an artist, filmmaker and writer celebrated for her offbeat, emotionally resonant storytelling, most recently the 2024 smash hit All Fours.
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Clare Fisher, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One is neurodivergent second-year resident Dr. Melissa King, who brings a gentle and offbeat energy to the ER.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Signature Dishes There are also a few signature dishes Tucson is known for which are less traditional, most notably the the offbeat Sonoran hot dog, a modern invention and road food neo-classic hat is now popular through the Southwest and as far flung as Scottsdale.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The show flips between two timelines both before and after his demise and is loaded with dark humor and offbeat wit.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Clare Fisher, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One is neurodivergent second-year resident Dr. Melissa King, who brings a gentle and offbeat energy to the ER.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Signature Dishes There are also a few signature dishes Tucson is known for which are less traditional, most notably the the offbeat Sonoran hot dog, a modern invention and road food neo-classic hat is now popular through the Southwest and as far flung as Scottsdale.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The show flips between two timelines both before and after his demise and is loaded with dark humor and offbeat wit.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offbeat
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Continue reading … 'THIS IS SO CRAZY' – DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is rarely seen making a grand gesture or engaging in behavior that could be described as bizarre.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Canvas’s menu feature flavors such as Arabic coffee and karak chai and biscuits, but Al Marri also enjoys experimenting with unusual combinations, looking outside the dessert realm for ideas.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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Separately, just days before the start date, Read made the unusual move of adding an alternate juror from her first trial to her legal team, according to media reports citing court records.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 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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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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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 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
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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His best by far came off an odd-man rush where Suzuki shot to create a rebound for Cole Caufield.—
Omar White,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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People had called, but Tommy wouldn’t answer — odd for a man Maryanne often chastised for taking too many calls at the dinner table.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Vogue unveiled their covers featuring Met Gala co-chairs, rapper A$AP Rocky, actor Colman Domingo, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton, and a portrait of the ever peculiar Pharrell Williams.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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This has put the American Black dandy in a peculiar, paternalistic position.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Offbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offbeat. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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