as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the waitress styles her hair in a quirky way that always gets her remembered by customers
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Recent Examples of quirky
Instead of using the extra day games as an excuse, Counsell came to believe that the quirky schedule forced players to solidify their routines and stay disciplined.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Photos shared online of the sandy-colored dog have garnered more than 520 upvotes, with users admiring his regal yet quirky appearance.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
The property is a quirky spot where each of its 37 rooms has a distinct design and the vibe is upscale but welcoming, with a spectacular breakfast buffet.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Photos shared online of the sandy-colored dog have garnered more than 520 upvotes, with users admiring his regal yet quirky appearance.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
The property is a quirky spot where each of its 37 rooms has a distinct design and the vibe is upscale but welcoming, with a spectacular breakfast buffet.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirky
Adjective
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan was so funny and quick-witted for such a young kid.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Having this really intense action scene, and then all of a sudden a joke, a funny moment.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holland also told police about other strange behavior, including an argument while shopping at Wal-Mart, where Overstreet looked at her angrily and pointed at a missing person's picture of Myers posted inside the store.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The weird winning season Derek Anderson The Browns have had four winning seasons since 1999, with three of them (2002, 2020, 2023) leading to the playoffs.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is something weird about the audio part of it all.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The scams are odd — but fraudsters can sound incredibly convincing.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Florida fans can point to a pair of other odd, momentum-killing moments.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite always seeming to be hungry, Clark said Sanaa was a kind, sociable and curious little girl.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some curious clues have EW's Swiftie senses tingling.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Big Red love spreads all across the Lone Star State, but there’s no city that embraces this sweet and slightly peculiar soda quite like San Antonio.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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At that pre-match press conference, Potter spoke about his appreciation of the board, the need to fix West Ham’s problems together and the rather peculiar viral face-swap trend that involves him.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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On Saturday, his performance was erratic, with a mistake leading to the fifth goal scored by Antoine Griezmann.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The tourism industry has had to adjust to fallout of tariffs, inflation and erratic gas prices.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Quirky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirky. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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