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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
With Any River, the Winos have refined those traits into a more cohesive group sound while remaining winningly idiosyncratic.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
With Any River, the Winos have refined those traits into a more cohesive group sound while remaining winningly idiosyncratic.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 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,
16 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
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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.
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There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
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Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago.
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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