IDIOSYNCRATIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

idiosyncratic

adjective

as in distinctive

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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic 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 The face is no longer supposed to be something that holds intimate, idiosyncratic human information; it has been reconfigured as a consumer guide and a disciplinary manual. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 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 Real estate is illiquid, idiosyncratic and emotionally charged. — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic

Adjective

In simple terms, each quantum gate leaves behind its own distinctive statistical fingerprint.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Once a working water tower, the Malibu Water Tower House has become one of the beach city’s most distinctive homes.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Mackenzie writes with the characteristic judgmental sniff of an upper-crust tourist.

— Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
This could likely be the last World Cup for the 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, who is contributing as effectively as ever, with his characteristic walk up and down the field as teammates and defenders around him jog to and fro.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 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

This allowed the federal government to more easily zero in on a common culprit that had been consumed, which in turn helped identify the source of an outbreak, such as a specific farm, ranch or distributor.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
In part, because of the safety-critical and specific knowledge needed to keep thousands of planes on track every day, airlines don’t often hire from other industries, especially at the top.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of specific

Adjective

Its ships have hundreds of rooms and suites—not thousands—and slip into harbors that megaships cannot reach, keeping shore days intimate enough that the market vendor, the guide, and the lunch that follows feel like part of the same long afternoon.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The dining room is intimate, so reservations are strongly recommended, and Monday nights are dedicated to Charlotte’s hospitality workers.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of intimate

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In 2023, she was served a restraining order from the district for sharing teachers’ personal information, which was later revoked, according to previous reporting from The Bee.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
They also are allowed to take part in traditional fantasy football leagues (prize money cannot exceed $250) and legally gamble at casinos on personal time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

Panelists warned about a future where Christian nationalists subvert democratic systems in order to achieve a larger goal of garnering special power and privilege for Christians.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Burnham received support from 349 out of 401 Labour Party lawmakers, and was announced Labour leader at a special party conference on Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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