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

The upper stage of both rockets is the more atypical approach to spacecraft design, compared to other vehicles of the same launch class.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
As Southern California prepares for yet another heat wave with atypical humidity, thunderstorms broke out across the Southland on Tuesday morning, prompting warnings from local officials.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of atypical

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In the Dallas Cowboys’ 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night, wide receiver George Pickens had an uncharacteristic two drops in the first half that each could have resulted in big gains for the offense.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
The Chargers lost as the biggest betting favorites of the week while overs went an uncharacteristic 9-4 on the first Sunday of the season.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncharacteristic

Adjective

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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