1
as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach
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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility
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Recent Examples of unusual
Experts said those shipments were unusual for a display and wholesale company lacking a federal permit to process and manufacture pyrotechnics.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
There was a reason the general was making a personal, somewhat unusual visit to the island airstrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Ellison and Shell will step in for the unusual CEO troika of George Cheeks, Brian Robbins and Chris McCarthy, who have been running Paramount Global since Shari Redstone, controlling shareholder of Paramount, ejected former chief Bob Bakish in April 2024.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The sale prices reflect the unusual situation of a large company buying several houses that weren't listed for sale − with plans to demolish or move them to help assemble the development site, said Didier, who operates a Re/Max franchise.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
There was a reason the general was making a personal, somewhat unusual visit to the island airstrip.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
Ellison and Shell will step in for the unusual CEO troika of George Cheeks, Brian Robbins and Chris McCarthy, who have been running Paramount Global since Shari Redstone, controlling shareholder of Paramount, ejected former chief Bob Bakish in April 2024.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
The sale prices reflect the unusual situation of a large company buying several houses that weren't listed for sale − with plans to demolish or move them to help assemble the development site, said Didier, who operates a Re/Max franchise.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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Now, several weeks of free rent are not uncommon, along with gift cards and other specials to entice renters.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Spotty cell service or none at all is not uncommon in parts of Kerr County, northwest of San Antonio.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Getty Images/Warren Little The World No. 1 will have the extraordinary chance to complete it on his 30th birthday, as his birthday, June 21, coincides with the final round of next year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Roman looks for instability in the first stars Perhaps the most exciting cosmic explosion discovery that Roman could make would be the observation of the strange explosive death of the universe's first stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
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An airline worker staying a night at a hotel near the airport entered their room, only to realize there was something strange about their view.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Van Royen said Sparkle Dog Care is unique in that the company provides grooming training opportunities for employees who want to learn.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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But a funny thing happened on the way to this flexible-rate nirvana.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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His voice is too funny, too smart and too important to go quietly into the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Made from ultra-soft leather with precision stitching, this Malbon golf glove delivers exceptional grip and comfort with a super elegant appeal, with its magnetic button closure.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Looking at data statewide, more half of Texas three months ago was in severe, extreme or exceptional (level 4 of 4) drought.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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And that’s exactly the kind of weird the planet needs.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Though country rock at their core, Roadhouse Band songs are flush with woodwinds and pedal steel, weird horns and synthesizers.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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In rare cases, EU countries may allow the customer to pay import VAT as a fallback, but this will only apply if explicitly permitted by the Member State—and only in exceptional situations.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Because the only thing better than designer, is rare, vintage designer.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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