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as in dementia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
Joan of Arc was certain the voices she had been hearing were not a manifestation of some sort of aberration
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
there are some slight aberrations in the type due to the nature of old printing presses
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Recent Examples of aberration
Affinity Photo's corrections leave you with more aberration and distortion compared with Lightroom's.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
But as the film quietly signals, a society’s obscenities are not aberrations, only parts of an ugly chapter in a long history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
However, that season proved to be an aberration.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
The Groomzilla is, by definition, an aberration, unforeseen.
—Rachel Hodin, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
But as the film quietly signals, a society’s obscenities are not aberrations, only parts of an ugly chapter in a long history.
—Michael Snyder, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
However, that season proved to be an aberration.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
The Groomzilla is, by definition, an aberration, unforeseen.
—Rachel Hodin, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberration
Noun
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However, with a broader definition, women’s health now encompasses all of the conditions that affect women disproportionately, uniquely, and differently, from autoimmune conditions to chronic pain and dementia.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your brain on a plant-rich diet Eating more plant foods than animal products is linked to a lower risk of dementia, even in older age, according to a new study.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles and fleets of expensive European cars of some of the suspects sparked huge anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in appalling poverty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Anthropic episode risks being not an anomaly, but a preview.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s nuclear insanity leaves America and allies no room to blink.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That still leaves the sanity phase of his trial, which will determine whether Fahim — who previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity — faces up to life in prison without parole or being sent to a state hospital for treatment.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ordinance, unanimously adopted by the City Council on March 17, clamps down on height exceptions for residential buildings and revises the process for considering high-volume drive-thru restaurants, to allow for more council oversight.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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One outstanding issue is whether lawmakers will carve out an exception to the ban for existing data centers — an amendment to do so failed to pass the House.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the hysteria comes in.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dating back to Elvis Presley hysteria and Beatlemania, society has a long history of devotion to famous artists.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is an ongoing scientific controversy over whether obese individuals with no metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, should be treated as higher risk.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brown, a 35-year-old homeless man who previously told police he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, faces both state and federal murder charges in the August light rail stabbing of 23-year-old Zarutska.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The drug is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression, and in November, its label was expanded to treat major depressive disorder.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins entered this game having not played for three straight days, a rarity this time of year.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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And these days, any kind of rarity in a revival is worthy savoring.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Aberration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberration. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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