as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the religious sect's far-out clothes and practices made them the talk of the small town
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Recent Examples of far-out
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In hindsight, this was Atlanta's just-right moment, when its narrative experiments still felt embedded in the specific traits of the central characters (unlike seasons 3's far-out anthology episodes).
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
At once an underground favorite and a best-seller, Robbins’ comic novels — with their fantastical stories and far-out musings — were distinctly of the counterculture and soon became part of its fabric.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Reading the comments, Lambert laughed along at some of the more far-out posts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Another far-out idea uses fuel cells that convert chemicals present in human tears into electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
The four of us formed the core of just such a team, one charged with testing James’s far-out idea.
—Ben Cutler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2017
Photo: Anatole House Long commutes might be the biggest factor, but some people have also left far-out, secluded spots for towns and villages.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In hindsight, this was Atlanta's just-right moment, when its narrative experiments still felt embedded in the specific traits of the central characters (unlike seasons 3's far-out anthology episodes).
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
At once an underground favorite and a best-seller, Robbins’ comic novels — with their fantastical stories and far-out musings — were distinctly of the counterculture and soon became part of its fabric.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Reading the comments, Lambert laughed along at some of the more far-out posts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Another far-out idea uses fuel cells that convert chemicals present in human tears into electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
The four of us formed the core of just such a team, one charged with testing James’s far-out idea.
—Ben Cutler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2017
Photo: Anatole House Long commutes might be the biggest factor, but some people have also left far-out, secluded spots for towns and villages.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
Adjective
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The presentation starts with teaching the compliment sandwich technique, but quickly goes off the rails as the participants ask more bizarre questions.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heti’s writing is witty, reflective, and just bizarre enough to capture your interest even as people mill about in your peripheral vision.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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And the misfortune is in our participation in that strange loop.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, this three-month gap is a little weird.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a weird year for some of the league’s best closers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our strength comes from funny stories and serious ones, too.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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By the mid-Seventies, Walker was working odd jobs and soon started playing with the gospel group, the Spiritual Corinthians.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Rachel LaMont about how such an odd event might be perceived from a contestant’s perspective.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, they are met by curious neighbors who saunter into Robyn and Dante’s love nest.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Tracing a stellar signal The research team was curious to see whether there might be a connection between the radiation from magnetar flares and the formation of heavy elements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Images of the peculiar plant were shared in a post on Reddit shared by Grace (u/applementionpies).—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot for a peculiar reason.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the meantime, crowds braved erratic weather for a festive opening weekend, and even early on a Monday morning, neighbors had already begun to converge, attracted by the new sod, tender trees, and open plaza that makes this 165-year-old wedge of nature look fresh and young again.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s erratic purge of the federal workforce has undermined those very efforts.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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