far-out

adjective

ˈfär-ˌau̇t How to pronounce far-out (audio)
Definition of far-outnext
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 Inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job, a piano motif at the base features a golden key as a nod to Electric Mayhem's far-out band leader. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 For data centers, the controversy du jour sweeping Georgia and much of the country, that far-out idea may not be too far away. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026 The far-out suburbs were top destinations among those who had moved from somewhere else in the United States. — ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 This far-out fantasy tale stands the test of time. — Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
  1. bizarre
  2. strange
  3. weird
  4. funny
  5. odd
  6. peculiar
  7. curious
  8. erratic
Adjective
  • But at the end of this bizarre game in Miami, this silly 6-4 thriller, this giddy attacking exhibition of some of the world’s best players, and some of the world’s worst defending, England were on the winning side.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Southwest’s bizarre seat assignments and enforcement policies may have had operational roots, but customers assumed the worst.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • While Deliverance follows more or less in the footsteps of Blackwater Park, Damnation digs into a strange new realm for the band, uncovering something even darker.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • Downstate, the threat of black vultures still feels new and strange.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • Tracking the sky to such depths, such resolution and for such a long time practically guarantees that a bevy of weird and baffling phenomena will emerge from the LSST data.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Some of it was weird, some of it was creepy and some was awe-inspiring.
    — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 24 July 2026
Definition of weird
Adjective
  • In reality, admissions officers routinely remember essays that are joyful, funny, intellectually playful, or quietly reflective.
    — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Besides being a talented singer, Babyface is also a funny and engaging performer.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • During the presentation of the winners’ medals, many of Romero’s team-mates stayed down the other end of the pitch, with their backs to the ceremony (although there was the odd exception, such as Alexis Mac Allister).
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Offering caregiving support may seem odd for a financial advising firm, but more than 63 million Americans (nearly one in four adults) are caregivers, and nearly one in three support both a parent and a child, AARP said.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of odd
Adjective
  • He was met with a very peculiar request from Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz — the Saudi royal effectively putting on the fight — who wanted the ring from the fight erected in one of his homes after the event.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Brown dwarfs occupy a peculiar place in the cosmic pecking order.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
Definition of peculiar
Adjective
  • However, curious customers can still try some Swedish candy before the store opens by ordering through Swedish Candy Culture’s website or by ordering during a candy drop.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • The leaders who last are curious enough to keep growing and human enough to bring people with them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of curious
Adjective
  • Dolphins are the outlier, with a genetic quirk that produces an erratic sleep pattern not fitting neatly into the other three.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • An erratic sleeper whose pattern does not fit neatly into any other category.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of erratic

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