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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
Within minutes, the bags were gone, a testament to the idiosyncratic world Ng has built that somehow resonates with a diverse audience.
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Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
That movie, like Primetime, affirms that the Twilight alum is not playing it safe in his choices — giving big, complex performances to match provocative material from idiosyncratic filmmakers.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Concentrated single-company exposure carries idiosyncratic risk, including execution risk, regulatory risk, and the political and reputational risks specific to the founder.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And now, Tough Love, Joyner’s 19th studio album, can be seen as an attempt to capture, consider—and occasionally contradict—the idiosyncratic energy of those two difficult legends via original material.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 22 May 2026
The backstory The hotel is the flagship of Montcalm Collection as well as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels known for their idiosyncratic character and atmospheres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Yet its fidelity to the truth of each idiosyncratic character makes the show’s whiplash narrative feel believable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
That movie, like Primetime, affirms that the Twilight alum is not playing it safe in his choices — giving big, complex performances to match provocative material from idiosyncratic filmmakers.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Concentrated single-company exposure carries idiosyncratic risk, including execution risk, regulatory risk, and the political and reputational risks specific to the founder.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And now, Tough Love, Joyner’s 19th studio album, can be seen as an attempt to capture, consider—and occasionally contradict—the idiosyncratic energy of those two difficult legends via original material.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 22 May 2026
The backstory The hotel is the flagship of Montcalm Collection as well as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels known for their idiosyncratic character and atmospheres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Yet its fidelity to the truth of each idiosyncratic character makes the show’s whiplash narrative feel believable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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What the Ohio State study adds is a direct comparison with urban warming in the same experiment, and a demonstration that even at the low intensities characteristic of ordinary residential lighting, light pollution wins.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Living for today, everyone apparently agreed, was characteristic of a youth culture that was dropping out from a system and society responsible for cutting life short both at home and abroad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Accessibility The hotel is fully ADA compliant, with specific guest rooms that feature lowered signage and door viewers, closed-caption televisions, braille room numbers, and emergency assistance systems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The area is typically used for couples who are trying to get away from the other Islanders to have intimate conversations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Possibly, details about your most intimate and personal life are on public display.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Fans also noticed that the show didn’t tag any of its contestants’ Instagram handles in this year’s announcement and that comments are already restricted on the Islanders’ personal pages, leading to speculation that the show has put new social media safeguards in place to alleviate harassment.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Depending on direct or indirect exposure by private creditors and special purpose vehicles to public banks, this may wipe out investors and trigger a broader recession.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Enjoy an afternoon of tie-dying and/or bleach-dying with music, food, drinks and a special beer release.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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