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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
an offbeat approach to the task, but it gets the job done
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
this writer has an enjoyably offbeat sense of humor
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Recent Examples of offbeat
Staples like button-down shirts, pencil skirts and blazers become quirky heroes through unorthodox color pairings, awkward shapes or offbeat looks, Leverton said.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
Shimokitazawa, known for its bohemian vibe and second-hand shops, makes a fun and offbeat base.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
More to Explore Lessons in Mannerism at the Palazzo del Te
Ashley Gardini
August 13, 2024
The offbeat and unexpected Palazzo del Te, designed by Giulio Romano for Federigo II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, has become an icon of Mannerist architecture.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 May 2025
Throw in offbeat sports titles, blockbuster remakes of beloved stealth-action games, and even an art-house herding game and this has all the makings of a killer 2025 mid-section.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
Shimokitazawa, known for its bohemian vibe and second-hand shops, makes a fun and offbeat base.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
More to Explore Lessons in Mannerism at the Palazzo del Te
Ashley Gardini
August 13, 2024
The offbeat and unexpected Palazzo del Te, designed by Giulio Romano for Federigo II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, has become an icon of Mannerist architecture.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 24 May 2025
Throw in offbeat sports titles, blockbuster remakes of beloved stealth-action games, and even an art-house herding game and this has all the makings of a killer 2025 mid-section.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offbeat
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The bizarre blackouts are first explained with a bizarre hit-and-run that shook Larkin months earlier.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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But much of the discussion after the San Francisco Giants' 5-4 victory centered around a bizarre moment in the fourth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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The unusual incident was documented on a Reddit page dedicated to all things Walmart.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Hamas issued an unusual warning about another hostage, Matan Zangauker, saying Israel's military had surrounded the area where he's held and that any harm that came to him during a rescue attempt would be Israel's responsibility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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From funny reactions to adorable giggles, see some of the best moments from Thursday's big game Comments Taylor Swift is back in her sporty era!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Roman is my kind of Virgil—chatty, funny, forgiving, sharp.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Disagreeing with your boss is not uncommon, but there are ways to make your criticism stick without involving others—in this case, the American public.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Michael Goldfarb, an employment attorney and CEO of Guardian HR, told Newsweek that the scenario described in the Reddit post is not uncommon.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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There, the homeowner said a stranger barefoot and clad only in black shorts — later identified as Schaefer — opened the unlocked back door and came inside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Can't wait for the weird personality quirks and side eye of judgment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Historically, Nintendo has had a weird relationship with the internet.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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This was more like a caterpillar body with odd patterns on its plates and a snapping turtle mouth.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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On top of that, 1972 was the year NASDAQ was set up and 3,000 odd new companies entered the public arena.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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During pregame stretch on Saturday night in Albuquerque, Jacob Melton saw something peculiar.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In light of these unmissable headlines, to contemplate that the pope is a nonresident alien is a peculiar take.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Offbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offbeat. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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