NONTYPICAL Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

nontypical

adjective

Definition of nontypical

as in atypical

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Recent Examples of nontypical Scrivner’s 9×9 bull has been officially scored by Boone & Crockett at 411 1/8-inches, and it was just recently declared a new Oklahoma record for a nontypical bull elk. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026 Spillers’ big nontypical whitetail sports 18 points and scored 198 2/8 inches. — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 Fifty percent of each purchase will be donated directly to the school, a program that educates typical and nontypical learners in an inclusive environment. — Kimber Westphall, Dallas News, 23 July 2021

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Adjective

Mainoo’s unique but atypical skill set gives Carrick a degree of wiggle room when constructing the midfield.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
In studies, the marigolds were transformed to a concentrated state atypical of most gardens.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Definition of atypical

Adjective

In what was a relatively uncharacteristic ending for this Spain team – perhaps seeing the finish line so close – the squad allowed Argentina a few last chances, two of which couldn’t have been closer in the final eight minutes or so of the match.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final thanks to a Ferran Torres goal in extra time, an uncharacteristic dog of a match in a tournament that, for the most part, was gloriously entertaining.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of uncharacteristic

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If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical.

— Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.

— Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023

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