as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
she does have some off-the-wall suggestions about home decorating
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Recent Examples of off-the-wall
That game feels like a proper military sim, while Black Ops 7 seems to be taking the franchise in an absurdist direction, not just futuristic but completely off-the-wall.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Much more perplexing is the result of that exercise: writer-director Radu Jude’s rowdy and off-the-wall three-hour patience-tester, simply titled Dracula.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Wiseman came up with one of de Armas’ favorite off-the-wall weapons: an ice skate that Eve sticks her hand in and uses like a boxing glove on an enemy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Don’t let a vague comment or off-the-wall plan derail your progress and personal growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Much more perplexing is the result of that exercise: writer-director Radu Jude’s rowdy and off-the-wall three-hour patience-tester, simply titled Dracula.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Wiseman came up with one of de Armas’ favorite off-the-wall weapons: an ice skate that Eve sticks her hand in and uses like a boxing glove on an enemy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Don’t let a vague comment or off-the-wall plan derail your progress and personal growth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for off-the-wall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-wall
Adjective
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Even its star, Kim Kardashian, is leaning into the bizarre criticism, posting photos on Instagram of herself laughing along with the rest of the cast, interspersed with scathing reviews.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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And calls like Payton’s bizarre third-and-1 trick play involving Courtland Sutton — a double pass that never came to be — aren’t helping.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The performance is funny and manic and just the right amount of sad and desperate.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But then something strange happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This addictive, loping track is one of the best and strangest songs from the artist’s fifth album.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our weird mayor finds ways to stay busy—too busy to call the mayor-elect and say congrats, apparently.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Josh is so great with coming up with different chords and weird chords.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While Iguaran was waiting for relatives to send more cash, and earning small amounts of money working odd jobs, the men who operate the fishing boats transporting migrants to Colombia cut him a break.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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That case should get started in late November, with Zwerner placed in the odd position — in terms of personal financial gain — of seeking Parker’s acquittal.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That's part of a peculiar mindset that insists people with low incomes should not only be poor, but miserable.—
NEAL RUBIN,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The writers mold a peculiar premise in their screenplay by avoiding another dime-a-dozen found footage spectacle, instead turning a very careful eye toward the real-life atrocities committed by the church — plus some genuine scares.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Always a curious type of winger, more about getting the ball to feet and dictating play rather than taking on opponents, the role seemed to suit Iwobi perfectly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Real, curious and caring customers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rybakina is one of the purest ballstrikers on the tour, whose all-or-nothing game can veer from erratic to unplayable in the space of a few games.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Such a loss represents a squandered opportunity for the franchise — and yet another erratic data point in a confusing and unpredictable Panthers season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Off-the-wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-wall. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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