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
But as expected, a variety of off-the-wall and absurd questions were thrown Kelce’s way.
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Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
But as with any lengthy trial, particularly one chock-full of big personalities and scores of undercover wiretaps, there were plenty of funny and off-the-wall moments during the 16 weeks of proceedings.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s the premise of Zack Snyder’s full-throttle, off-the-wall action film where no set piece is too big and no idea is too bonkers.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In an off-the-wall style only college football can present, Flavor Flav was revealed from under the Tubby mascot costume and helped dump the condiment on the Gophers’ head coach.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2025
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Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
But as with any lengthy trial, particularly one chock-full of big personalities and scores of undercover wiretaps, there were plenty of funny and off-the-wall moments during the 16 weeks of proceedings.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s the premise of Zack Snyder’s full-throttle, off-the-wall action film where no set piece is too big and no idea is too bonkers.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In an off-the-wall style only college football can present, Flavor Flav was revealed from under the Tubby mascot costume and helped dump the condiment on the Gophers’ head coach.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-wall
Adjective
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Even more bizarre was the depth the starlight's dip changed with every transit.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The gay man who was involved in Rep. Nancy Mace’s viral meltdown at an Ulta Beauty store is speaking out about the bizarre incident.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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What started out curious is going to curiouser — funny, violent and wild.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the misfortune is in our participation in that strange loop.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a weird year for some of the league’s best closers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, this three-month gap is a little weird.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As the former member of the pioneering rock outfit reimagined the iconic project, fans were understandably curious — and many were more than a little skeptical.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Every curious kid in the family should have no problem seeing themselves in the inquisitive bunny rabbit Elinor and her friends Olive the elephant and Ari the bat.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Images of the peculiar plant were shared in a post on Reddit shared by Grace (u/applementionpies).—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The timing of Wylie’s exit is peculiar given that USC players already participated in three months of offseason training led by Wylie.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the meantime, crowds braved erratic weather for a festive opening weekend, and even early on a Monday morning, neighbors had already begun to converge, attracted by the new sod, tender trees, and open plaza that makes this 165-year-old wedge of nature look fresh and young again.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s erratic purge of the federal workforce has undermined those very efforts.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Off-the-wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-wall. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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