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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
The series delighted viewers with quirky humor and idiosyncratic characters, with a cast that included Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki, to name a few.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Widow’s Bay manages to scratch the same itch as recent idiosyncratic horror offerings like Evil and Castle Rock, municipal comedies like Parks and Recreation, and quaint small-town BritBox mysteries.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Walken brings his signature idiosyncratic charm to his portrayal of Frank, whose motivations make for a fascinating web of contradictions.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
As an institution concerned with creating its own idiosyncratic archive of images and knowledge, and one that shared Fröbe-Kapteyn’s German roots, the Warburg was a fitting home.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
And Rob Sand, the affably idiosyncratic state auditor who didn’t have a challenger, is officially up for governor.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Widow’s Bay manages to scratch the same itch as recent idiosyncratic horror offerings like Evil and Castle Rock, municipal comedies like Parks and Recreation, and quaint small-town BritBox mysteries.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
Walken brings his signature idiosyncratic charm to his portrayal of Frank, whose motivations make for a fascinating web of contradictions.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
As an institution concerned with creating its own idiosyncratic archive of images and knowledge, and one that shared Fröbe-Kapteyn’s German roots, the Warburg was a fitting home.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
And Rob Sand, the affably idiosyncratic state auditor who didn’t have a challenger, is officially up for governor.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Unlike many symmetrical cuts, the pear shape has a distinctive sense of direction, creating movement and lending a stronger visual identity.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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If plutonium production were taking place inside a fusion reactor, the nuclear reactions involved would generate a characteristic antineutrino signal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 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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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Regrets are common enough after lives are lost — when the cost of conflict is staring you right in the face, dead-eyed and countless — and yet this specific contrition persists long before the ships crash, the arrows fly, and the dragons roar.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Recently premiered at Tribeca and Sheffield DocFest, Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig's second feature balances intimate human portraiture against spectacular vistas of an unknown-to-most landscape.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Change is uncomfortable, yes, especially in a medium as intimate as this one, but change is also something required in any kind of expansion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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The office is prosecuting a former special forces soldier and Google employee for using inside information to make thousands on Polymarket.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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People put on cheongsams for special occasions, whether family celebrations or fundraising in the local Chinatown to help support China’s war efforts against the Japanese during World War II.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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