IDIOSYNCRATIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

idiosyncratic

adjective

as in distinctive

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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic His style, though, is still idiosyncratic—a particular mix of bedroom melancholy and broadband corruption. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup. — Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026 Overall, this is popcorn entertainment, safely made for the masses, but Waddingham is such a joy to watch and Spencer creates an ideal, idiosyncratic, Type-A foil. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Our messy, idiosyncratic individuality is the foundation of social life — and machines can’t fake it. — Nicholas A. Christakis, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 Giulia is idiosyncratic, the expression of a personal worldview. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026 It is carefully edited but also provides a glimpse of a goofy, idiosyncratic figure. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Country star Megan Moroney is partnering with fragrance developer Scent Beauty to parlay her idiosyncratic artistry into perfume for the first time. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

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Adjective

Its distinctive, colorful spots are created by a combination of chemistry, geology and climate.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
This particular iteration showcases Chopard’s signature Lucent steel and ethical rose gold on the giant 44 mm case and integrated bracelet, giving it a distinctive two-tone look.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

The simple bodywork incorporates components like the seat and headlamp into the design while maintaining a characteristic adventure-bike stance.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Track three scuttles atop a bed of pine needles and broken eggshells, a nervous, almost dubsteppy rhythm haloed in Four Tet’s characteristic bell tones.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Adjective

Heuer’s attorney, Erick Kaardal, argued that privacy concerns could be balanced with the public’s right to access government records by redacting identifying or sensitive information on the forms.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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

Definition of identifying

Adjective

The district members represent specific smaller areas of the county, while at-large members have larger constituencies representing about a third of residents each.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
If reliable payment flows depend on a small number of large miners or dedicated pools, Bitcoin payments could become faster and more commercial, but also more dependent on specific infrastructure providers.

— Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of specific

Adjective

The Pretty Woman star wore a polka-dot navy dress for the intimate Sun Valley, Idaho ceremony.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Midjourney, Nano Banana, Kling, Veo 3 and ElevenLabs An intimate exploration of Kev’s personal experience of blindness, highlighting the people, relationships and aspects of everyday life that matter most to him.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Engle then diverted the money to personal purchases, including a yacht, vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury items, authorities said.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

That’s a special achievement at Goodwood, which in person feels exclusive but not quite exclusionary.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams have already been announced.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

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