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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
Travelling the world for work, Caleb and Mary Jo had accumulated an idiosyncratic collection of ceramics, lithographs, paintings, masks, and photographs.
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Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Affluent Larchmont Village’s idiosyncratic local mom-and-pop retailers are being replaced by global chains like Aesop and Diptyque.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Sure, Nelson’s voice is good enough, but even duetting his songs with Ferrell — probably one of the most exciting, idiosyncratic figures in bluegrass Americana music right now — wasn’t enough to prevent his set from becoming a bore.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Since its 2019 inception, Tower 28 has garnered a reputation for its idiosyncratic innovations, the GetSet Matte Powder Blush being just one example.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Written over a period of seventeen years, the novel was composed in an idiosyncratic style that blended standard English with neologisms and puns in multiple languages.
—Paul Slovak
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The majority of the market is idling after a nice run to record highs and ahead of a Fed decision, while some idiosyncratic flows goose the mega-tech stocks and the S & P 500 with them.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In these situations, cultural learning about group-typical social behaviors, including idiosyncratic behaviors (ref), might aid group cohesion and may in fact be required for successful integration into a group.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
So why sign Lewis, an idiosyncratic artist with no obvious mainstream appeal?
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Affluent Larchmont Village’s idiosyncratic local mom-and-pop retailers are being replaced by global chains like Aesop and Diptyque.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Sure, Nelson’s voice is good enough, but even duetting his songs with Ferrell — probably one of the most exciting, idiosyncratic figures in bluegrass Americana music right now — wasn’t enough to prevent his set from becoming a bore.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Since its 2019 inception, Tower 28 has garnered a reputation for its idiosyncratic innovations, the GetSet Matte Powder Blush being just one example.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Written over a period of seventeen years, the novel was composed in an idiosyncratic style that blended standard English with neologisms and puns in multiple languages.
—Paul Slovak
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
The majority of the market is idling after a nice run to record highs and ahead of a Fed decision, while some idiosyncratic flows goose the mega-tech stocks and the S & P 500 with them.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In these situations, cultural learning about group-typical social behaviors, including idiosyncratic behaviors (ref), might aid group cohesion and may in fact be required for successful integration into a group.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
So why sign Lewis, an idiosyncratic artist with no obvious mainstream appeal?
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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The red planet owes its distinctive hue to an oxidizing process that rusts iron present in the rocks and dust of Mars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The hotel's architecture features the distinctive geometric patterns and organic designs associated with Wright's work.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To achieve the characteristic soap-nails effect, the color should be applied in thin layers and have a glossy finish, imitating the transparency and freshness of a wet bar of soap.—
Irene Reyes,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nishijima brings his characteristic intensity to Kenji, a man whose academic arrogance masks deep insecurity and desperation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Jan. 2020
Adjective
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, others confirmed the stream was working for them, suggesting the issue may be regional or device-specific.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in September 2017, George opened up about the intimate proposal.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His response to the Kimmel suspension reflected solidarity within the late-night community and personal concern over the implications for creative freedom.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Working fluidly between portraiture, fine art, fashion, and documentary, I’ve always been drawn to using image-making to amplify and humanise deeply personal stories.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The case was dismissed in July 2024 by Judge Aileen Cannon on constitutional grounds (invalid appointment of the special counsel).—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Something special for the anniversary.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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