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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
The atypical symptoms can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.
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Health, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s atypical for Charlotte, because usually things run smoothly and quietly and there’s not a whole lot of controversy.
—Mary Ramsey
august 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Add in the extra joint practice, and this is a very atypical week for a coach who loves routine and repetition and seeks perfection in the smallest of areas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
The industry’s chief lobbyist said percentages that high are atypical.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Health, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s atypical for Charlotte, because usually things run smoothly and quietly and there’s not a whole lot of controversy.
—Mary Ramsey
august 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Add in the extra joint practice, and this is a very atypical week for a coach who loves routine and repetition and seeks perfection in the smallest of areas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
The industry’s chief lobbyist said percentages that high are atypical.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for atypical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
Adjective
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This is an unusual feature for a screen that’s designed for color-critical design tasks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When Macron was here, Mick Jagger was there with his girlfriend, which is quite unusual.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in that best-of-three first-round series in 2020 and went on to win the whole thing, albeit in abnormal conditions.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These systems offer extraordinary capabilities for climate modeling, resource optimization and ecological monitoring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But parents still have extraordinary power and influence to help their sons navigate the confusing digital messaging onslaught found on their social media feeds.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But in images with few items and sparser backgrounds, the spatial effect looks unnatural.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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These systems check everything from micro-expressions to unnatural lighting, skin texture or moiré patterns left by screen replays.—
Ihar Kliashchou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The plane, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, offers exceptional performance and durability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the mechanics behind these exceptional arms can also be applied to neuroscience and could lead to more robots inspired by these adaptable creatures.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Hilfigers have lived in many places from Manhattan to the Caribbean island of Mustique, and each of their homes is different and exudes a unique approach to design and life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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About 18 vehicles, including a number of rare barn find cars, were auctioned from the collection.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That kind of attention feels rare now.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The country’s midterm elections were approaching, and violence around elections was not uncommon.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adam Goldstein of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression said that’s not uncommon, and all experts agreed the number of people participating in this effort is largely unheard of.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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