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
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.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
But don’t several vintage sitcoms from the era feature a largely unrecognized subversive or off-the-wall quality?
—Chris Reed, Oc Register, 30 July 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
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
But don’t several vintage sitcoms from the era feature a largely unrecognized subversive or off-the-wall quality?
—Chris Reed, Oc Register, 30 July 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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Haji Wright scored against the Netherlands, but off of a bizarre finish.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The novel reminds us of how funny Krasznahorkai can be.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
10 Oct. 2025
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Karlsson is very likable, funny, smart and charismatic.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Every city’s got that one weirdo kid making strange music.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Sidney-Levi side of the proceedings is less interesting but more dominant, demonstrating a strange misunderstanding of the show’s appeal.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, this is about how the touchdowns rate on the weird/ridiculous scale.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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There was a divine perfection to it all in a weird way.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Matt Daniels says conversations with the homeless show some were sleeping in odd places, including one who was bedding down at night in a church’s garden.—
Taylor Batten,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even if a coffee table doesn’t fit in your space, having a surface to place the odd beverage or remote control will surely come in handy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The ground attack has been curious.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, there’s a curious property that has long cast a shadow over Dantzig’s method.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Blue Jackets’ penalties were peculiar, too.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Asked to lose weight for her role, Keaton went on a peculiar diet.—
Ellen Burney,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Titans lost Sunday to the Las Vegas Raiders, and their only win on the year came thanks to erratic mistakes by the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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While prone to dribble blindness and erratic form from the perimeter, Whitmore has blast-off quickness and finishing skills and is a ballhawking defender.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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