as in eccentric
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
an actor known more for his outré offscreen antics than for his on-screen performances
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Recent Examples of outré
Many an outre fashion statement was photographed and breathlessly described at the Tonys.
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Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2019
Kelela also has an ear for blending outre electronic instrumentation that seems to swoon under her powerful voice.
—Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, 27 Oct. 2017
Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor has a penchant for sartorially astute three-piece suits, while the Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker Von Miller takes a more outre approach with his big ol’ Burt Reynolds glasses and cowboy hats.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2017
Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2019
Kelela also has an ear for blending outre electronic instrumentation that seems to swoon under her powerful voice.
—Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, 27 Oct. 2017
Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor has a penchant for sartorially astute three-piece suits, while the Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker Von Miller takes a more outre approach with his big ol’ Burt Reynolds glasses and cowboy hats.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outré
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McMahon told the Pasadena Star News that her friend was unique, eccentric and insightful.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Max Schreck, who was something of an eccentric, gave a striking performance as Orlok and inspired many bizarre rumors after his death, with some even speculating that the actor was a real vampire.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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By Judy Berman January 17, 2025 6:00 AM EST The spectacular finale of Severance’s first season introduced a love triangle more bizarre than New Order could ever have imagined.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Duran Duran has paid tribute to the late American filmmaker David Lynch, whose brilliant and bizarre films laid the inspirational groundwork for a young Nick Rhodes.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nick Park directed this funny flick that may not be Aardman’s best, but minor Aardman is still a family film worth seeing.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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In Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s incisive and dazzlingly funny play now on Broadway about a Berkeley school board navigating a mumps outbreak, Amber Gray is a new parent named Carina.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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And if his first term is any indication, Trump’s erratic management is likely to produce a ballooning national debt and policy incoherence, not a lean and coordinated government.—
Charles A. Kupchan,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Darnold was as erratic as he’s been all season, and the defense was again dominated by the Lions’ balanced attack.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The relationship ended abruptly when Vanessa Townsend, Townsend’s wife, received a strange flower delivery accompanied by a note informing her of the affair.—
Paige Harriss,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Asked if there’s a moment that’s especially strange, like when the lineup is introduced or when the game starts, Beal said every moment is weird.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Outré.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outr%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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