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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a year of aberrant weather—record rainfall in the summer, record heat in the autumn
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal
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as in deviant
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Recent Examples of aberrant
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
So her aberrant behavior was anxiety-driven?
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
But Tuttle and Birney, whose Hank is witty, insightful and guilt-stricken over his aberrant desires, know that many people will condemn them for portraying a pedophile as a human being, not just a monster.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The aberrant gene makes a form of the huntingtin protein that clumps into toxic aggregates, which prevent nerves from functioning normally.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
There were few signs of aberrant mortality or violence.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
So her aberrant behavior was anxiety-driven?
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
But Tuttle and Birney, whose Hank is witty, insightful and guilt-stricken over his aberrant desires, know that many people will condemn them for portraying a pedophile as a human being, not just a monster.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The aberrant gene makes a form of the huntingtin protein that clumps into toxic aggregates, which prevent nerves from functioning normally.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberrant
Adjective
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This time hosted against the dramatic architecture of Verona’s Roman Arena, this ceremony will celebrate the achievements of athletes from around the world, setting an unusual precedent of differing from the location of the opening ceremony.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford’s other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Roasty and savory like garlic butter before dessert, where fragrances can become an abnormal testament to a brief, unyielding safety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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And to feel momentary dismay and stress and sadness or anxiety in response to it strikes me as a normal human response to an abnormal event.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are devoted to deviant forms of knowledge and to doom as a liberatory condition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Crucially, Margaret Hamilton’s iconic Wicked Witch used her phallic broom to stalk her prey — marking her both deviant and masculine, challenging the wizard through her independence and mobility.—
Time,
Time,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Others forced users to pause for several seconds between words, which made the conversation feel unnatural.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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If anything, Amorim proved too defiantly wedded to his own ‘way’, a 3-4-2-1 system which had to force-fit players into unnatural roles.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As with all art forms, the world of nails offers something for everyone, from the austere to the eccentric.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Also, Joan Cusack plays an infamous local eccentric, and a fictional pop star shows up!—
Mary Sollosi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Old Trafford a fortnight earlier in the third round of the FA Cup, the game management of Kostoulas was exceptional in helping to protect a 2-1 lead as a late substitute.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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And beyond price, simply finding something unique keeps shoppers coming back.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Aberrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberrant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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