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 week, a 51-year-old woman was sentenced to federal prison for making far-out and ultimately weightless accusations – that her former spouse had illegally accessed her bank account as an astronaut aboard the International Space Station in the summer of 2019.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, no Kojima title would be complete with a little bit of craziness, but even the more far-out aspects of the game make more sense and are a thrilling part of the journey.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There’s a chapter in the book talking about all this, looking at the range of possibilities and challenges that exist for places close in to the sun, such as Mercury, to the other extreme, far-out places such as Neptune and even further afield.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
That includes putting moves on opponents for jump shots, hitting far-out threes, and even pulling off four-point plays.
—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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, no Kojima title would be complete with a little bit of craziness, but even the more far-out aspects of the game make more sense and are a thrilling part of the journey.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
There’s a chapter in the book talking about all this, looking at the range of possibilities and challenges that exist for places close in to the sun, such as Mercury, to the other extreme, far-out places such as Neptune and even further afield.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
That includes putting moves on opponents for jump shots, hitting far-out threes, and even pulling off four-point plays.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
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The actor compares the image of a man blocking a tank, an impulsive move of resistance by one person, to how Berenger has to maneuver, then openly question, the increasing aggressive and bizarre actions of his fellow townsfolk.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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But Saturday’s most bizarre finish unfolded at Winter Park High School, where fans of both the Wildcats and Lake Mary ran onto the court to celebrate victory after the horn sounded, ending a low-scoring game that had fans on the edge of their seats all night.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Key themes in her work include environmental catastrophe, belief, and the strange and unsettling aspects of human life.—
Joy Williams,
The Dial,
3 Mar. 2026
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Foremost among them was his strange work schedule.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My Days of 58 is a weird Bill Callahan album, and a good one.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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Part of the show’s charm is Ashley and Gordon’s often weird relationship, mostly due to the latter’s cringeworthy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Play With Bunny Ears That funny Easter bunny is certainly leaving his mark this year.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her moment of realization was heart-wrenching (and funny) and turned both into reality-TV heavyweights.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even gold was caught up in the selling frenzy, odd for a safe haven asset usually turned to during times of crises.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This pillow landed in our best-of Naturepedic roundup for its shredded latex fill and breathable cotton cover, as well as its peculiar shape that lends itself perfectly to pain-free sleep.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Monday night, someone placed a peculiar bet on the prediction market Kalshi.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, a curious counter-trend—one that began in New York and is now being cemented by the opening day of Paris Fashion Week—is simultaneously occurring.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Perfect for homeowners, garden enthusiasts or anyone curious about water-wise landscape design.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fierce storms and erratic winds are increasingly common with climate change.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Your periods are particularly heavy or erratic.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Far-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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