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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
This is a film that harnesses its many offbeat and potent powers in service of a unique strain of reassurance.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
That concern is echoed in comedy circles, where creators worry that offbeat, irreverent humor — often politically agnostic — might get overlooked.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 May 2025
With encouragement from Paramount Pictures president Stanley Jaffe, Benton made his directorial debut with Bad Company (1972), an offbeat Civil War-set adaptation of Oliver Twist that starred Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
That concern is echoed in comedy circles, where creators worry that offbeat, irreverent humor — often politically agnostic — might get overlooked.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 May 2025
With encouragement from Paramount Pictures president Stanley Jaffe, Benton made his directorial debut with Bad Company (1972), an offbeat Civil War-set adaptation of Oliver Twist that starred Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offbeat
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Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But inexplicably, Villa contrived to lose the game, thanks in no small part to goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s sending off in the first half for a bizarre body-check on Rasmus Hojlund.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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While the timing off the surgery was a bit unusual, Tremble’s importance to the lineup — and the quick turnaround for rehabilitation — made the decision palatable to the organization.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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But the boys also casually tell stories about the deprivations of their previous life, a reminder of how unusual their childhoods have been by American standards.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Acqui-hires are not uncommon in a competitive tech hiring environment.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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SNRs aren't uncommon, but this particular example showcases numerous anomalies, including its astonishingly round shape.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The dense central region — a strange melding of concentric bubbles and chaotic dusty structures imaged by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope — can also be spotted shining brightly at the heart of the image.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
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Can't wait for the weird personality quirks and side eye of judgment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Historically, Nintendo has had a weird relationship with the internet.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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This led to a delay of the next test flight and an odd resolution between the company and the regulator that was not publicly disclosed but amounts to a slap on the wrist.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Both of her parents worked, holding down odd jobs, and by September 2024, the family had settled in Bakersfield and S.G.V. was discharged from the hospital.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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American Drug Makers’ Dilemma The peculiar global drug pricing system has been shaped by government policies that American drug makers must confront.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Offbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offbeat. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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