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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
His approach seems to reflect his idiosyncratic, still-unfinished spiritual journey as much as his medical training or expertise.
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Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That said, the stock has retreated & MT outlook screens positive on wellness tailwinds & idiosyncratic catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But this rhythm, like the disease itself, is idiosyncratic.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple dress was crafted with a bevy of fabric ruching, short sleeves and the French luxury fashion house’s idiosyncratic keyhole cutout at the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sapporo, the capital of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is home to an idiosyncratic food scene defined by local catch and ice cream sundaes in winter.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
That said, the stock has retreated & MT outlook screens positive on wellness tailwinds & idiosyncratic catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But this rhythm, like the disease itself, is idiosyncratic.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Unlike the mainland, where design bowed to strict classical ideals, Irish makers were freer and more idiosyncratic.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The simple dress was crafted with a bevy of fabric ruching, short sleeves and the French luxury fashion house’s idiosyncratic keyhole cutout at the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sapporo, the capital of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is home to an idiosyncratic food scene defined by local catch and ice cream sundaes in winter.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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But his distinctive tattoos and fashion sense helped investigators find him — notably, his sweatshirt, his bronze foamposite sneakers, a large gold ring on his left hand and a distinctive tattoo of a globe on his left arm.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The plant has distinctive foliage and orange blooms that spike up from the leaves.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Users say taking small doses of psilocybin or LSD does everything from bolster productivity and creativity to ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia — all without the hallucinogenic effects characteristic of a full-blown trip.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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But unlike the desert boot, which features a characteristic crepe sole, chukkas may have leather or rubber soles.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Jan. 2020
Adjective
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An audit has to do with financial affairs and looking at some specific issues in a district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those who want to de-stress or treat specific illness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a space that's deeply intimate, design-forward, and relaxed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The essay opens with an extraordinarily intimate scene of watching your mother shower.—
Amanda Marton Ramaciotti,
The Dial,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on business and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her pieces exhibit a strong understanding of composition, color, and form, while also expressing original ideas and a clear personal style.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Given toads held special significance of toads in many southwestern Chinese cultures, archaeologists had to deduce that the drum carried not only music, but deeper messages and meanings.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The February special-election results were a further blow.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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