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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
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
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
The best of them are idiosyncratic and idealistic in the extreme.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Played by Alexa Demie, Perez has captivated the show’s audience with her idiosyncratic hair and makeup aesthetic since its premiere in 2019.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
More toward the rowdy end are the closet-sized bars of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, a warren of grungy alleys home to snug drinking holes with obscure themes and idiosyncratic bartender-owners.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 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, 27 May 2026
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
The best of them are idiosyncratic and idealistic in the extreme.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Played by Alexa Demie, Perez has captivated the show’s audience with her idiosyncratic hair and makeup aesthetic since its premiere in 2019.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
More toward the rowdy end are the closet-sized bars of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai, a warren of grungy alleys home to snug drinking holes with obscure themes and idiosyncratic bartender-owners.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 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, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The subservient tone was characteristic of Epstein’s Norwegian network.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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In some of these star-forming regions, gas is organized into characteristic hub-and-spoke patterns known as Hub-Filament Systems (HFS).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Disability parking permits are assigned to a person, not a specific car.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Sierra did not in her letter address specific concerns raised by Wooden or Gottfried.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The nation’s first fully digital presidential museum features a replica Oval Office, high-tech exhibits, Michelle Obama’s gowns and intimate spaces inviting reflection on policy, race and leadership.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Last weekend, Lipa and Turner made their nuptials official with a more intimate wedding at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall, amongst a small circle of friends and family.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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While the chain has expanded to almost 200 locations, local community and conservation (the company has preserved millions of acres of land for wildlife) are at the core of not only Bass Pro but also Morris’s personal ethos.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Threat to legacy players For decades, a handful of companies have dominated the household goods and family and personal care categories.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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In addition, the Urban Summit played a leading role in the special election to recall former Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Today he can be found dressed as Revere at the Paul Revere House or, on special occasions, reenacting the revolutionary’s famous midnight ride.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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