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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As a result, Canadians have rejected American imports and issued other economic punishments in an unusual show of patriotism.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Network security also gets a significant upgrade with the help of AI. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) powered by AI monitor traffic in real time, can flag unusual patterns that might indicate a security breach.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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This trend is not abnormal because consumer confidence among Republicans was even worse during some of President Biden’s term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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His predilection for casting abnormal nonprofessionals alongside professional actors gives real-life complexity to his tale.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes the company special is its seamless blend of the two founders’ unique strengths and specialties, with one complementing the other without overpowering it.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the film, these elite athletes who typically face off as opponents can be seen encouraging one another, sharing techniques, and leveraging each other’s unique strengths to elevate their individual games.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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While early iterations of generative AI often yielded odd or impractical results, today’s models rival professionals thanks to decades of breakthroughs.—
Haokun Qin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Mountain West got four teams in the bracket, but Boise State was the odd one out despite wins over Clemson and Saint Mary’s.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Boasting fresh restorations and rare screenings of difficult to get prints, past seasons have been devoted to filmmakers such as Douglas Sirk or studios such as last year’s retrospective, The Lady with the Torch, which celebrated the centenary of Columbia Pictures.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Situated on a rare half-acre-plus lot, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Tornadoes were not uncommon at the time, as Missouri is often considered part of an area of the U.S. nicknamed Tornado Alley.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But, while the results might have given internet viewers a shock, these types of ultrasound pictures aren't uncommon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Unwonted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwonted. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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