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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
That’s extremely atypical for a star player.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
This week, the Western US is facing an atypical March heat wave, bringing near-record high temperatures across many locations.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Other medication classes, such as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), atypical antidepressants or tricyclic antidepressants, may also be used depending on individual needs.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
On the downside, Alliant has higher-than-average mortgage rates — which is atypical for a credit union — and does not offer loans in Maryland.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
This week, the Western US is facing an atypical March heat wave, bringing near-record high temperatures across many locations.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Other medication classes, such as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), atypical antidepressants or tricyclic antidepressants, may also be used depending on individual needs.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
On the downside, Alliant has higher-than-average mortgage rates — which is atypical for a credit union — and does not offer loans in Maryland.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
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When a series of tragic failures at New Era Community Health Center left scores of the county’s weakest, poorest and most erratic residents in danger, Florida health inspectors took the unusual step of threatening to shut down the home.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many of Barbosa’s followers know him for his unusual feats like holding the Guinness World Record for the fastest visits to every CTA station or sprinting through the United Center during a Bulls game.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The beginning of a new month signaled the end of abnormal March weather.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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This month, the zoo announced Tina was suffering from an infection and abnormal buildup of fluid in her uterus.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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As his band’s popularity and star power rise, so does Lestat’s influence over vampires and humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat’s power in the face of the Great Conversion, an unnatural surge in the vampire population.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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The dim sum at Yan Ting, the Cantonese restaurant, is exceptional, each dumpling a small, perfect bite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, the company says the bike offers exceptional range and ultra-fast charging.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Smith ties that capacity back to his father’s meticulous personality and appreciation of finer unique things.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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That would be a rare bit of good news from our embrace of AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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How Guthrie will specifically handle her moment cannot yet be known, but those who know her (that The Hollywood Reporter spoke with) say it will surely be done with uncommon levels of grace and professionalism.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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With attacks on health care workers not uncommon, most safety officers at major Massachusetts hospitals have defensive tools.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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