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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
With Any River, the Winos have refined those traits into a more cohesive group sound while remaining winningly idiosyncratic.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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If plutonium production were taking place inside a fusion reactor, the nuclear reactions involved would generate a characteristic antineutrino signal.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 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
Adjective
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Recently premiered at Tribeca and Sheffield DocFest, Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig's second feature balances intimate human portraiture against spectacular vistas of an unknown-to-most landscape.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Change is uncomfortable, yes, especially in a medium as intimate as this one, but change is also something required in any kind of expansion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Which is my personal favorite color.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Yet modern soccer stars are also their own personal brands.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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