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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
And well before Telluride co-founder Tom Luddy’s death in 2023, Huntsinger has been flying solo and booking a strong lineup of highbrow awards contenders, classics, and idiosyncratic discoveries.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Stone and Plemons are both in top form, clearly vibing with the director’s idiosyncratic sensibility and upping each other’s game.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Garage gallery behind Nicky’s of Beverly will continue its tradition of featuring enigmatic and idiosyncratic works in a range of mediums and styles, and live music throughout the afternoon and evening.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The Old-School Sneaker With Wool Pants Pair a chunky dad sneaker with slightly-twisted suiting separates, a suede blazer and pastel polo, for an idiosyncratic look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
From his ’60s heyday to the later films that would pay homage to his persona, there simply weren’t many actors like Terence Stamp, whose film career was so idiosyncratic and his image so unmistakable.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreover, in the case of Kafka, a highly idiosyncratic writer, whose very name has become a byword for modern alienation and bureaucratic absurdity, the influence of his elegant and long-canonical early translators Willa and Edwin Muir still looms large.
—Mark Harman
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Stone and Plemons are both in top form, clearly vibing with the director’s idiosyncratic sensibility and upping each other’s game.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Garage gallery behind Nicky’s of Beverly will continue its tradition of featuring enigmatic and idiosyncratic works in a range of mediums and styles, and live music throughout the afternoon and evening.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The Old-School Sneaker With Wool Pants Pair a chunky dad sneaker with slightly-twisted suiting separates, a suede blazer and pastel polo, for an idiosyncratic look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
From his ’60s heyday to the later films that would pay homage to his persona, there simply weren’t many actors like Terence Stamp, whose film career was so idiosyncratic and his image so unmistakable.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreover, in the case of Kafka, a highly idiosyncratic writer, whose very name has become a byword for modern alienation and bureaucratic absurdity, the influence of his elegant and long-canonical early translators Willa and Edwin Muir still looms large.
—Mark Harman
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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It is known to have a distinctive smell and a creamy, custardy texture.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Do a reverse image search of the pet's photo and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The unique pairings are based on everything from the candy's name and shape to their characteristic tastes and qualities.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s the kind of characteristic that is played out throughout the film.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 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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The study, published August 4, 2025, in Nature Communications, could reshape how protective materials are designed, opening doors to lighter, more efficient, and application-specific shock-absorbing solutions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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And bets of $10 or more on higher-risk parlays — gambling that two or more specific things will happen — also will be free of the charge.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through these events, the collective bridges intimate gatherings with cultural institutions, extending their commitment to visibility and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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HaiFry brings a taste of Osaka to Louisville Cranston explains that for Masabuchi — who owns both Dragon King’s Daughter locations and Germantown bar Kaiju — HaiFry is deeply personal.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding just a few scalloped items can transform an everyday setting into something special and inviting.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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