as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
honored for the unwonted courage he showed in battle
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Recent Examples of unwonted
The unwonted activism of the Christian Democratic chancellor met with skepticism in the United States, in Europe, and certainly in Russia.
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Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
Elizabeth Pond, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015
As in most wars, the most onerous burden falls on those who did not sign up for their unwonted parts in this great 21st century drama.
—New York Times, 1 Mar. 2021
But Mr Tucker has brought an unwonted impatience to HSBC.
—The Economist, 8 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwonted
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The viewer sees what the ghost sees, an unusual approach to the genre that pays off in a third-act twist.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Just as the space race of the 20th century drove extraordinary technological progress, the energy race is pushing new boundaries today.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The list spotlights the most exceptional achievements in film by Asian Pacific creatives over the past year.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a dull-bodied finish with velvety but noticeable tannins.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Compared to male rats that didn’t consume any dye, male rats that ate the most had a significantly higher incidence of tumors — both malignant and benign — as well as abnormal cell growth in the thyroid.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Notably, two or more abnormal body fat measurements could still classify an individual as obese, regardless of BMI.Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, this unique screen capability comes at a considerable cost.Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, having a wholly unique and nuanced perspective in this specific type of setting is rare.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Key Background Rumors of a rift developing between Lively and Baldoni started to emerge ahead of the film's premiere and were fueled by the press tour, during which the pair made no joint appearances (an odd arrangement for a film's star and its director and co-star).Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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While there are still some odd miscues leading to goals against, he’s done an excellent job limiting chances and driving enough offense to make up for it.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Fairuz Iconic Lebanese singer The legendary Lebanese singer turned a spry 90 last year and though her public appearances are rare these days, her legacy is stronger than ever.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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The drones can also work at night, which is rare for farmers, so humans do not get exposed to anything harmful, nor do pollinators which are also usually dormant at night.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.Jay Ganglani, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Unwonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwonted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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