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
That includes putting moves on opponents for jump shots, hitting far-out threes, and even pulling off four-point plays.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This sparked a wave of panic among workers who feared they were being targeted for arrest—not a far-out notion—resulting in an initial protest that triggered a temporary shutdown.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Like the Legion Go S, the Legion Go 2 settles at 1,920 by 1,200 pixels instead of the Original Go’s far-out 1600p resolution.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
However, some of your thinking might be a bit fanciful or far-out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
No insider sources, and Ufotable has not given any official indication of release dates or a release window, not wanting to commit to one for either film, unlike say, what Marvel or DC does with its far-out projects (which to be fair, are often delayed after release dates are given).
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Commissioned by actor and small-screen icon Jackie Gleason, the far-out property can be yours for $5.5 million.
—Michael P. McKinney, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
And that paper only covered a handful of mainstream theories, omitting the more far-out ideas, like the notion that even a pebble, sunflower, or garden hose may contain a trace of consciousness.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The character in question is that of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, one of the most far-out figures of the MAGA-era GOP.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This sparked a wave of panic among workers who feared they were being targeted for arrest—not a far-out notion—resulting in an initial protest that triggered a temporary shutdown.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Like the Legion Go S, the Legion Go 2 settles at 1,920 by 1,200 pixels instead of the Original Go’s far-out 1600p resolution.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
However, some of your thinking might be a bit fanciful or far-out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
No insider sources, and Ufotable has not given any official indication of release dates or a release window, not wanting to commit to one for either film, unlike say, what Marvel or DC does with its far-out projects (which to be fair, are often delayed after release dates are given).
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Commissioned by actor and small-screen icon Jackie Gleason, the far-out property can be yours for $5.5 million.
—Michael P. McKinney, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
And that paper only covered a handful of mainstream theories, omitting the more far-out ideas, like the notion that even a pebble, sunflower, or garden hose may contain a trace of consciousness.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The character in question is that of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, one of the most far-out figures of the MAGA-era GOP.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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But things take a bizarre turn when her son, Simón (Roger Príncep), goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But then something strange happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This addictive, loping track is one of the best and strangest songs from the artist’s fifth album.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our weird mayor finds ways to stay busy—too busy to call the mayor-elect and say congrats, apparently.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Josh is so great with coming up with different chords and weird chords.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The performance is funny and manic and just the right amount of sad and desperate.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While Iguaran was waiting for relatives to send more cash, and earning small amounts of money working odd jobs, the men who operate the fishing boats transporting migrants to Colombia cut him a break.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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That case should get started in late November, with Zwerner placed in the odd position — in terms of personal financial gain — of seeking Parker’s acquittal.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The writers mold a peculiar premise in their screenplay by avoiding another dime-a-dozen found footage spectacle, instead turning a very careful eye toward the real-life atrocities committed by the church — plus some genuine scares.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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There has been a report that the drinking water in California's smallest National Park has turned brown and developed a peculiar smell, according to the San Francisco news outlet SFGATE.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At home, Dan is curious, talkative and always ready to make a new friend.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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This seemed curious, since Westergaard had spent much of the spring and summer cozying up to an Administration that routinely attacked such institutions.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even when participants’ average blood pressure seemed healthy, those with the most erratic readings — combined with stiffer arteries — showed telltale signs of brain aging, the study found.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Think of the harms of erratic schedules akin to the way dripping water can erode stone.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Far-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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