NONTYPICAL Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

nontypical

adjective

Definition of nontypical

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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

O’Flynn was still a student at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and had no idea how atypical this approach was for film acting.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
The walks are particularly atypical for Wheeler, who entered Tuesday in the top 25 among starters in fewest walks per nine (minimum 110 innings pitched).

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of atypical

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Then, on lap 122, Palou made a third uncharacteristic error and crashed, bringing out a late caution.

— Matt Reigle , Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The couple manage to keep these two halves of their existence — so different in temperature and tempo — strictly separate, until an uncharacteristic accident throws them off balance.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 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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