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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
In 2024, the brand dedicated itself to commemorating National Hot Flash Day, acknowledging the idiosyncratic changes women’s bodies go through during menopause.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Carti’s idiosyncratic style helped birth a generation of rage rap artists, and his latest studio album, which spent three weeks atop the Billboard 200, could finally convince Grammy voters to give him his due.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
With presidential elections not scheduled until at least 2027, however, Chetouane said the country is currently avoiding idiosyncratic distress.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
All of these films have been heavily influenced by 20th century pulp fiction writers, but for his latest movie, Black goes directly to the source, adapting one of the genre’s key figures for an action-comedy as offbeat, idiosyncratic, and entertaining as any Black has made.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Another new addition, big man Chris Boucher, also spoke highly of the Celtics’ idiosyncratic head coach.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Only a genius as idiosyncratic as Steve Martin could have banjo-playing on his resumé.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Carti’s idiosyncratic style helped birth a generation of rage rap artists, and his latest studio album, which spent three weeks atop the Billboard 200, could finally convince Grammy voters to give him his due.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
With presidential elections not scheduled until at least 2027, however, Chetouane said the country is currently avoiding idiosyncratic distress.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
All of these films have been heavily influenced by 20th century pulp fiction writers, but for his latest movie, Black goes directly to the source, adapting one of the genre’s key figures for an action-comedy as offbeat, idiosyncratic, and entertaining as any Black has made.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Another new addition, big man Chris Boucher, also spoke highly of the Celtics’ idiosyncratic head coach.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Only a genius as idiosyncratic as Steve Martin could have banjo-playing on his resumé.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
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High operating temperatures and distinctive characteristics set LF-MSRs apart from conventional solid-fuel reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after its dawn, dresses produced by Paris’ leading fashion houses, such as Poiret, Chanel and Lanvin, were envisaged with the same geometric, linear designs and intricate decorations that were characteristic of the revolutionary movement.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
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Forgery is also about persuasion, and certain forgeries have specific attributes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, they’re built for narrower, specialized tasks—and often shine in specific use cases.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The performance opened with Hoying singing live, adding a personal touch to the tribute.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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