1
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 first thing that struck them was the white leader tape on the record, an extra measure of care to create separation between songs—which would have been atypical for a bootleg.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
But solid dividend payers may be attractive to investors in a market where bonds have been under atypical stress due to the Trump administration’s economic policy, too.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Because districts across Texas are dealing with the same challenges, there has not been an atypical teacher turnover rate.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Use plants well within your hardiness zone to minimize the risk of losing a full-grown hedge to atypical freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
But solid dividend payers may be attractive to investors in a market where bonds have been under atypical stress due to the Trump administration’s economic policy, too.
—Meredith Mutter, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Because districts across Texas are dealing with the same challenges, there has not been an atypical teacher turnover rate.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Use plants well within your hardiness zone to minimize the risk of losing a full-grown hedge to atypical freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
Adjective
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In that respect, Alonso is not necessarily unusual.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Kehoe’s hands-on involvement with the proposal, which is unusual for a sitting governor, poses a big test of his political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, SADS is a heart condition where an abnormal heart rhythm affects the heart’s electrical system, causing sudden death.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes abnormal inflammation around hair follicles, leading to excessive hair loss.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Stone’s life meandered from extraordinary creative highs to long periods of creative inactivity marked by questionable choices, in his career and in his life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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The Film Festival has a unique setting with wonderful films and extraordinary events.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Multiple sclerosis bends his limbs in sharp, unnatural angles.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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A week ago, TikTok birthed a strange meme, proposing that the big hat that Zendaya wore back in 2014 during the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party contained something unnatural.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His rise has been exceptional since signing from Middlesbrough, establishing himself among Emery’s most important players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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My recommendations are not an attempt to promote specific investment behavior or trading advice, but to guide and inform readers about popular and unique cards that are celebrated by the sports card community.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Beaches were evaluated across eight criteria, including unique characteristics, wildlife, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, and lack of overcrowding.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Melania Trump to make rare appearance to unveil Barbara Bush stamp.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As the show heads into its season finale — and with a fourth season already greenlit — Rodriguez sees Will Trent as a rare opportunity to blend procedural structure with emotional storytelling.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about 400 types of parrots that currently roam the Earth’s land and skies.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Hudson will try to win a beauty pageant in her home state of Maine, and will face an uncommon opponent Hudson will be competing in the Miss Maine USA Beauty Pageant later this month after finishing as the first runner-up in last year’s contest.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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