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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
Typically in times of geopolitical turmoil, analysts look to the past for precedents and templates, but history is idiosyncratic, not formulaic.
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Paul Swartz, Harvard Business Review, 20 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme’s obvious place for a win was Best Actor, but the narrative had seemingly turned against Chalamet’s fantastic performance in recent weeks because of his idiosyncratic approach to campaigning.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That said, the stock has retreated & MT outlook screens positive on wellness tailwinds & idiosyncratic catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But this rhythm, like the disease itself, is idiosyncratic.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple dress was crafted with a bevy of fabric ruching, short sleeves and the French luxury fashion house’s idiosyncratic keyhole cutout at the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Paul Swartz, Harvard Business Review, 20 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme’s obvious place for a win was Best Actor, but the narrative had seemingly turned against Chalamet’s fantastic performance in recent weeks because of his idiosyncratic approach to campaigning.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That said, the stock has retreated & MT outlook screens positive on wellness tailwinds & idiosyncratic catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But this rhythm, like the disease itself, is idiosyncratic.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple dress was crafted with a bevy of fabric ruching, short sleeves and the French luxury fashion house’s idiosyncratic keyhole cutout at the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The plant has distinctive foliage and orange blooms that spike up from the leaves.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Users say taking small doses of psilocybin or LSD does everything from bolster productivity and creativity to ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia — all without the hallucinogenic effects characteristic of a full-blown trip.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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But unlike the desert boot, which features a characteristic crepe sole, chukkas may have leather or rubber soles.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 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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Rather than focusing on complex assembly tasks, the deployment currently targets specific industrial activities such as material handling and intra-logistics, where humanoid mobility and flexibility can be used in existing factory layouts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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People drive to a specific place, eat, then drive home.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a space that's deeply intimate, design-forward, and relaxed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The essay opens with an extraordinarily intimate scene of watching your mother shower.—
Amanda Marton Ramaciotti,
The Dial,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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This could also be a time of personal transformation, when some part of yourself ends, and another begins.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Munyak's magic moment LIU's last basket of the night was special for the Sharks and their fans, who all erupted in cheers when Eddie Munyak banked in a 3-pointer with 53 seconds left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Fourteen percent of Republican respondents approved of a large-scale invasion, while 63% supported using limited special forces.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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