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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
Fivespan looks for high quality, idiosyncratic businesses with good, strategic assets.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Shi’s bottle list encompasses an idiosyncratic mix of classics and oddballs, including stroppy Austrian natural whites alongside multi-thousand-dollar Burgundies, funky low-intervention oranges from Greece, a few bottles from the Japanese winery Coco Farm.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
As her own beliefs begin to take idiosyncratic shape, Lee begins to engage a few followers.
—Mark Olsen, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Affectless language, the lack of anything like a writer’s idiosyncratic style, is the dead giveaway that nobody’s home.
—Karen Stabiner, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
This idiosyncratic tale about a group of ravers in search of themselves and connection against the backdrop of Morocco’s desert rave scene has gained traction in recent weeks, winning a raft of craft prizes at the European Film Awards this past weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Adding industry perspective, institutional investor conversations increasingly include merger arbitrage allocations, given its ability to perform in volatile and idiosyncratic environments where deal-specific factors drive returns.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Yes, everyone’s taste is idiosyncratic, and yes, each individual will respond differently to different drinks, but there are some special cocktails that seem to transcend those boundaries, and make an impression on nearly everyone who has them.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On a new 20th anniversary reissue, the album sounds as idiosyncratic (and as metal) as ever, and Warning’s confrontational vulnerability feels ahead of its time.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Shi’s bottle list encompasses an idiosyncratic mix of classics and oddballs, including stroppy Austrian natural whites alongside multi-thousand-dollar Burgundies, funky low-intervention oranges from Greece, a few bottles from the Japanese winery Coco Farm.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
As her own beliefs begin to take idiosyncratic shape, Lee begins to engage a few followers.
—Mark Olsen, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Affectless language, the lack of anything like a writer’s idiosyncratic style, is the dead giveaway that nobody’s home.
—Karen Stabiner, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
This idiosyncratic tale about a group of ravers in search of themselves and connection against the backdrop of Morocco’s desert rave scene has gained traction in recent weeks, winning a raft of craft prizes at the European Film Awards this past weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Adding industry perspective, institutional investor conversations increasingly include merger arbitrage allocations, given its ability to perform in volatile and idiosyncratic environments where deal-specific factors drive returns.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Yes, everyone’s taste is idiosyncratic, and yes, each individual will respond differently to different drinks, but there are some special cocktails that seem to transcend those boundaries, and make an impression on nearly everyone who has them.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
On a new 20th anniversary reissue, the album sounds as idiosyncratic (and as metal) as ever, and Warning’s confrontational vulnerability feels ahead of its time.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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For the splashy Love Story premiere in New York tonight, meanwhile, Pidgeon wanted to nod to her character’s distinctive dressing approach with her very own red carpet look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prefer a distinctive spin on a New York pie?—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of cycles generate histograms showing the characteristic conductance of individual molecules.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of winter 2026/27, the French line will have two ships based there, with explorer-class vessel Le Jacques Cartier joining M/S Paul Gaugin, a ship that was purpose-built to cruise the shallow lagoons so characteristic of the region.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
29 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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Cities have refused to release personal information about residents unless necessary for the investigation of specific crimes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Does the client have a specific mental disorder?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Creating a more romantic atmosphere at home can transform your space into a cozy, intimate retreat.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is supposed to be central to our political, social and personal considerations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And for the first time, the Puppy Bowl will spotlight senior dogs in a special halftime exhibition game between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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This year, Green Day will perform during a special opening ceremony to celebrate the Super Bowl's 60th anniversary.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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