Definition of out-therenext
as in unconventional
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices the professor's out-there political views have made him a lightning rod for controversy on campus

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Recent Examples of out-there This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers. E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026 Inevitably, this information vacuum has encouraged some pretty out-there speculation. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 9 June 2026 Interview With the Vampire was already one of the most balls-to-the-wall, out-there shows on TV, and The Vampire Lestat requires full attention and both sides of your brain to reap the most pleasure. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026 As a symbol of national ingenuity and know-how, the frosty specimen is kind of out-there. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for out-there
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  • Screening the electron interactions weakened and ultimately eliminated superconductivity, supporting an unconventional mechanism for electron pairing.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by the unconventional materials and craftsmanship of studio jewelry, the couple fell in love with art jewelry as collectible material culture.
    Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • In addition to sharing that expertise with Mexican cartels, the use of drones in Colombia has also become commonplace among FARC dissident groups.
    Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which runs at a staggering 165 minutes, took dissident director Khrzhanovsky two decades to make.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Out-there.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-there. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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