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as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a bizarre invention that no one could figure out how to use
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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
he gave a bizarre excuse for getting home so late
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Recent Examples of bizarre
Though there has been some rather bizarre talk about potentially continuing on the story past season 3 and outside of the source material.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Neighbors allege Anderson’s behavior toward members of the homeowners association’s board has been bizarre and alarming since the board unanimously asked Anderson’s wife, Maureen, to resign from it in April 2025.
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Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Simon’s description provides some explanation for this bizarre work—and even offers some insight into the robot figure.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Neighbors allege Anderson’s behavior toward members of the homeowners association’s board has been bizarre and alarming since the board unanimously asked Anderson’s wife, Maureen, to resign from it in April 2025.
—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Simon’s description provides some explanation for this bizarre work—and even offers some insight into the robot figure.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarre
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The 41-year-old is still an elite NBA player, which is still an absurd reality to consider.
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The thesis rests on a claim that would have sounded absurd a year ago.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
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For example, Fred Again is absolutely doing insane things with the MPC Lives.
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That dwarfs anything the powerhouse Spain teams did in the early 2010s, when the team was known for stringing together an insane number of passes that led to a goal.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Confessions kicked off one of the weirdest eras in a career that has never been stingy with weirdness.
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Further, Plato’s disdain for Gorgias, Antisthenes’ first teacher, and sophistry in general is clear; in the Platonic dialogue Gorgias, the titular character is made out to be rather foolish.
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One is villianized and one is made to look foolish.
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The idea is to make healthy eating doable, especially for an audience with odd hours and high-stress jobs.
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Put those two next to each other and the picture is odd and clarifying at once.
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These digital technologies have also created an echo chamber of self-confirming views, which has contributed to an unreal, simplified view of a nuanced, messy world.
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The air is fresh and clean, the pace is calm, and the views are unreal.
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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“Bizarre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bizarre. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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