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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a writer with a peculiar talent for capturing the feel of everyday conversation
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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
a peculiar and catlike way of walking
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
a peculiar response to a polite query about his health
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
his peculiar way of talking
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as in distinctive
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the koala is peculiar to Australia
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
a psychopathic killer who took peculiar delight in torturing his victims
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Recent Examples of peculiar
Mangione's subsequent high-profile capture at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the subsequent court appearances, have garnered a peculiar mix of support and condemnation for the alleged killer, who is facing both state and federal charges.
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Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
Among the many peculiar relics of the World War era are the utilitarian structures that were erected, like some Brutalist versions of Stonehenge, along the southern coast of England.
—Thessaly La Force, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Images of the peculiar plant were shared in a post on Reddit shared by Grace (u/applementionpies).
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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
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Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
Among the many peculiar relics of the World War era are the utilitarian structures that were erected, like some Brutalist versions of Stonehenge, along the southern coast of England.
—Thessaly La Force, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Images of the peculiar plant were shared in a post on Reddit shared by Grace (u/applementionpies).
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiar
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In that respect, Alonso is not necessarily unusual.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Kehoe’s hands-on involvement with the proposal, which is unusual for a sitting governor, poses a big test of his political clout after spending years as a prominent Jefferson City businessman.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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From the window of his 46th-floor downtown office, attorney Scott Sheftall noticed a strange, solitary cloud that worried him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Thankfully, Karr and his team knew where to look, starting with the strange way a common type of bacteria functions in fruit flies.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Then again, this drought is uncommon for the 22-year-old center fielder.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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At the time, the method was uncommon in Texas, according to Michelle Johnson, project manager of the William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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By considering factors such as body shapes, personal preferences, specific occasions, lifestyle needs, and even subtle style nuances, Gensmo generates actionable, individualized style recommendations tailored precisely to each user.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Cultured Code promises not to share personal user data, aside from with Cultured Code’s subcontractors, like Amazon and Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Now, Robbins is using his whip-smart humor and distinctive social media persona to address a very real problem: the diaper crisis.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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Maldito’s distinctive take on femininity is applied to the boots, with a wavy bow adorning the shaft.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Many of the criticisms were based on specific designs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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But more commonly it's used to refer to the specific specialized planes — currently Boeing 747-200B models — outfitted with state-of-the-art communications and defense systems, along with lots of other (often highly classified) features.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Competing against 12 choirs from across California — including teams from Los Angeles County, Visalia, Sacramento, and San Diego — as well as schools from Arizona and Nevada, the young ensemble scored an extraordinary 99 out of 100 points, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Through his stories, Smit brings life to the intensity of human experience, creating characters that meet extraordinary circumstances and challenging alternatives.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Known for its deluge of gruesome deaths that just get more bizarre with each iteration, Final Destination is now returning for a sixth movie.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Peculiar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiar. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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