IDIOSYNCRATIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

idiosyncratic

adjective

as in distinctive

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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic Where else to look Other beverage companies have higher dividend yields, lower valuations and less idiosyncratic risk, and could have a better chance of outperforming in a downturn. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 In that vein, the interspersing of Barats’ observations between lingering shots of water and some idiosyncratic extras makes for an intriguing texture. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 His idiosyncratic movement style combines classical ballet, modern dance and emphatic physical theater, harkening back to his early training in Chicago with Sybil Shearer. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 For good measure, an 125-pound poster made entirely from concrete was installed in the theater’s lobby, an offbeat touch that perfectly matched the film‘s idiosyncratic tone. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 But this isn’t a vanity project, and the wealth gets shared in terms of screen time and idiosyncratic performances. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 Trump’s desire to parlay personal charisma into deals may be one of his least idiosyncratic qualities. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 The hit show’s return, after a tidy wrap-up to three sweet seasons, promised a new team and — one hoped — a fresh wave of storylines for its sprawling cast of women footballers, team leaders and idiosyncratic coaches. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Perhaps that delay is the result of an idiosyncratic printing schedule. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

The experiments also produced the distinctive double hysteresis loop associated with antiferroelectric materials.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Details like labels, pocket flashers, packaging and visual assets were reimagined through Imogene + Willie’s distinctive design process.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Other analyses suggest about 40 percent of amateur athletes playing contact sports show brain changes that are characteristic of CTE, too.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
Patina, a thin surface layer that develops due to age, wear, or chemical reaction, is another characteristic to look for when identifying artwork age.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 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

Each implant can be programmed to recognize pulses with specific voltages and durations, allowing the network to selectively activate individual devices.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
The category rankings offer a more specific read on what buyers want.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of specific

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More than 70 people who bought, owned or were recorded with smart glasses have sued the company, alleging in one lawsuit filed this year that intimate images were exposed to contract workers tasked with training artificial intelligence.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of intimate

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Through the administration’s embrace (and extensive personal leveraging) of crypto’s potential, crypto and retail speculation are increasingly being woven into the fabric of communicative and cultural spaces.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Cathy’s treatment of Adam isn’t rooted in innate wickedness, as in Steinbeck’s novel, but personal experience.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

In the art context, institutions like Art Basel continue to craft special rules to accommodate the new money that only emerging markets like crypto seem able to supply.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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