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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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Now, Robbins is using his whip-smart humor and distinctive social media persona to address a very real problem: the diaper crisis.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025 -
Maldito’s distinctive take on femininity is applied to the boots, with a wavy bow adorning the shaft.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Passengers should consider paying extra for seat assignments on long flights, when traveling with companions, or if a specific seat type is essential for comfort.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Insofar as the Trump campaign had any specific policy planks, indiscriminate tariffs were foremost among them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Lower-income Californians also are more likely to live in tight quarters, making privacy for an intimate therapy session difficult.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In two weeks, guests will visit UNESCO sites like Luang Prabang, witness elephants in their natural habitats, attend an intimate Baci ceremony led by a Lao prince, attend a private fashion show from one of Cambodia’s top designers, take a helicopter tour over the Khmer temples of Angkor, and more.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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By considering factors such as body shapes, personal preferences, specific occasions, lifestyle needs, and even subtle style nuances, Gensmo generates actionable, individualized style recommendations tailored precisely to each user.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Cultured Code promises not to share personal user data, aside from with Cultured Code’s subcontractors, like Amazon and Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Chatbots tap into our desire to be proved right or to feel special.—
Mike Caulfield,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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My mom made every holiday feel special, but Mother’s Day was always hers.—
Mara Martin,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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