: in a strange and eerie manner : mysteriously, weirdly
The museum had closed for the night and it was eerily still.—
Brian Selznick
Brian SelznickIn a case eerily similar to the Vicki Hoskinson murder, an eleven-year-old girl in Louisiana disappeared while riding her bicycle.—David Fisher
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This one would have been an even better comparison if the New York Knicks hadn't gone and won the whole damn thing this year, but these two sports teams are still eerily similar.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The story feels eerily prescient as AI continues to infiltrate everyday life, with some humans beginning to form emotional bonds with the humanlike programs in their life.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026
But the shade of pink and black trim for the shirts, shown in an image from FIFA’s official X account, is eerily similar to those worn by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the reigning 2025 MLS Cup champions.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
The stars burn brightly here, shielded from light pollution and city glare, and the rock formations are eerily beautiful in silhouette.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The story feels eerily prescient as AI continues to infiltrate everyday life, with some humans beginning to form emotional bonds with the humanlike programs in their life.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026
But the shade of pink and black trim for the shirts, shown in an image from FIFA’s official X account, is eerily similar to those worn by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the reigning 2025 MLS Cup champions.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
The stars burn brightly here, shielded from light pollution and city glare, and the rock formations are eerily beautiful in silhouette.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
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“Eerily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eerily. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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