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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the postal service delivered the package with atypical speed
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
since that's an atypical response for an infant, you might want to have her hearing tested
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Recent Examples of atypical
Hegseth had already taken the highly atypical action of removing the judge advocates general of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, who were responsible for making sure that military actions were legal and authorized.
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Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This was a very atypical experience for me in terms of recording.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
This process occurs multiple times daily, but it is believed that during one of the clearings, a chlorine air bubble was released, which is atypical, waterpark staff told the fire department.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for atypical
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This was a very atypical experience for me in terms of recording.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
This process occurs multiple times daily, but it is believed that during one of the clearings, a chlorine air bubble was released, which is atypical, waterpark staff told the fire department.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for atypical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
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French authorities said unusual betting patterns were detected around a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 match while playing for Nice last month.
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The bar can do classic and pretty, strong and aromatic, familiar and unusual in the same round.
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Haney reminded jurors that despising the rich isn’t a crime, much less an abnormal opinion.
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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The problem is, mainstream science and society have been slow to move away from the narrative that all animals copulate only for reproduction, any same-sex activity is purely anomalous (and unnatural), and every species is male-dominated.
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While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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The overlap between Juneteenth celebrations and World Cup festivities has created a unique opportunity for Kansas City’s Black cultural institutions.
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The red varieties with burgundy leaves are an excellent contrast to dahlia foliage, and their unique blooms last for weeks in the garden.
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Even as brutal heat waves become longer, more frequent and more intense in Europe, air conditioning remains very rare in European homes.
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With one out, Paul Goldschmidt beat out a rare infield single before Chisholm homered to right-center.
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Tornadoes are not uncommon in Streator, a small rural town about 100 miles southwest of Chicago.
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Todd Sohn, chief ETF strategist at Strategas Securities, says the pattern is familiar, even if the scale is uncommon.
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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