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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
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
Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 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
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
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
Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
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Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 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
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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Regrets are common enough after lives are lost — when the cost of conflict is staring you right in the face, dead-eyed and countless — and yet this specific contrition persists long before the ships crash, the arrows fly, and the dragons roar.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Food and drink The restaurant is intimate, with seating for 40, but the food punches way above its weight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The footage is chaotic, dreamlike, and profoundly unnerving as the young caregiver grows increasingly intimate with her elusive charge.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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The office is prosecuting a former special forces soldier and Google employee for using inside information to make thousands on Polymarket.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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People put on cheongsams for special occasions, whether family celebrations or fundraising in the local Chinatown to help support China’s war efforts against the Japanese during World War II.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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