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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
These hybrids, even when idiosyncratic and unstable, are in no way equivalent to ideological innocence, any more than a new fusionist recipe isn’t food or an impromptu genre-bending song isn’t music.
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Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
But for her show, the host and producer Zoe Kurland took apparent inspiration from the idiosyncratic residents of the Davis Mountains Resort—also known as ground zero for the Republic of Texas movement, which formed under the belief that the United States had illegally annexed Texas in 1845.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
As with those artists, there are still idiosyncratic moments, but Ellis is more than willing to let his music be purely beautiful—even when things get abstract, the emotional intensity comes through.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
Economists call these your idiosyncratic preferences, distinguishing them from general preferences that are more commonly held.
—Judd B. Kessler, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Ostensibly a double biography of the two Ugandan leaders, this idiosyncratic book is in fact a triple biography, focusing a great deal on the author himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The extent of the refurbishment became clear only in my room, which just vaguely resembled the idiosyncratic abodes of the past.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Changes could be driven by ‘idiosyncratic spikes’ That shift is becoming increasingly visible in the data.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
The idiosyncratic characters that feel so unmistakably real in Brooks’ best work, right down to their quirkiest eccentricities, are pretty much nowhere to be found in this script.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
But for her show, the host and producer Zoe Kurland took apparent inspiration from the idiosyncratic residents of the Davis Mountains Resort—also known as ground zero for the Republic of Texas movement, which formed under the belief that the United States had illegally annexed Texas in 1845.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
As with those artists, there are still idiosyncratic moments, but Ellis is more than willing to let his music be purely beautiful—even when things get abstract, the emotional intensity comes through.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2025
Economists call these your idiosyncratic preferences, distinguishing them from general preferences that are more commonly held.
—Judd B. Kessler, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Ostensibly a double biography of the two Ugandan leaders, this idiosyncratic book is in fact a triple biography, focusing a great deal on the author himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The extent of the refurbishment became clear only in my room, which just vaguely resembled the idiosyncratic abodes of the past.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Changes could be driven by ‘idiosyncratic spikes’ That shift is becoming increasingly visible in the data.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
The idiosyncratic characters that feel so unmistakably real in Brooks’ best work, right down to their quirkiest eccentricities, are pretty much nowhere to be found in this script.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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But none of these enticements can conceal the absence of scripts and direction that set a distinctive mood, then deftly navigate every deliberate shift.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Faithfull’s signature, distinctive, melodic, high-register vocals had defined her career, but her voice was permanently altered by severe laryngitis and her persistent drug abuse.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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And a floral, almost roselike aroma, considered characteristic of wines from cooler regions, was recently discovered to be caused by the inclusion of dead leaves in the ferment.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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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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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The scale of this social media-free existence felt more human, more intimate.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Investigators also found that Cowles linked his company card to his personal PayPal account and transferred funds to third parties.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use moodier colors and personal details to create a cozy, lived-in feel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nowadays, Khloé Kardashian will only accept one very special boy in her bed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defensive coordinator, who has a special relationship with his longtime pupil, is happy to see Scott on the upswing.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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