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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the cat was acting pretty bizarro this morning, and I'm worried about him
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as in exotic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
a bizarro comedy that earned a cult following
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Recent Examples of bizarro
Even in the bizarro world of meat racing, there are still rules to abide by.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Can some of the other Idaho coffee drive-thrus step up their bizarro sugar-bomb drink games?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
The Greek auteur has worked with better scripts in the past, but in terms of its commanding performances, design, sharply precise cinematography, gleefully cruel humor, and bizarro ending, this madcap thriller can’t help but hit the spot for existing devotees.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
With Mike Tyler, Evans gets to play a bizarro-world version of himself.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Can some of the other Idaho coffee drive-thrus step up their bizarro sugar-bomb drink games?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
The Greek auteur has worked with better scripts in the past, but in terms of its commanding performances, design, sharply precise cinematography, gleefully cruel humor, and bizarro ending, this madcap thriller can’t help but hit the spot for existing devotees.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
With Mike Tyler, Evans gets to play a bizarro-world version of himself.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarro
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In a bizarre twist, Sweden’s Sara Hector and Norway’s Thea Louise Stjernesund skied identical times — down to the hundredth of a second — in the morning and afternoon to tie for silver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Of all the Manhattan’s children—and there are many—the Harvard Cocktail is perhaps the most bizarre.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Allison Hoeltzel Savini, founder of the ODP Collection and a leather goods development consultant, also noted an uptick in embossed and embellished exotic skins like eel and snake skin, enhanced with luxe materials and shiny finishings.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the winter, hundreds of rare and exotic cars are on display for Cars on Fifth (think Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati).—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Probably closer to Mike Piazza strange.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jones is no stranger to pushing for reunions.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here for a romantic getaway, my husband and I stayed in the luxurious Kalinago king suite overlooking the ocean, with a private patio perfect for just-the-two-of-us lounging.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday night, Rihanna and boyfriend A$AP Rocky celebrated Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner at Caviar Russe, a Michelin star seafood restaurant in New York City.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And even the weird stuff makes sense now.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2026
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But after listening to his presser — the whole thing, not a single snippet — a few times now, the circumstances of Monday were weird at best and alarming at worst.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This marvelous resource must not become the victim of amateur operators!—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.—
Lauren P. Reyes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The builders’ alternating harassment and bribery leaves Cook with little recourse, especially when mafioso-like representatives begin dropping by at all hours, leading to dry exchanges — what little dialogue the film has is extremely funny.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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This Elvis comes across confident, breezy, comfortable and funny.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the deployers of foreign capital eager to invest in the boom years was the giant New York hedge fund Och-Ziff (since rebranded as Sculptor Capital).—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bizarro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bizarro. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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