strangely

Definition of strangelynext

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Recent Examples of strangely Ever since menopause entered my life, everyday decisions have started to feel strangely high-stakes. Mónica Heras, Vogue, 20 July 2026 In Washington, however, United Airlines directed me across a busy highway to a separate, strangely unmarked building. Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026 And everything begins to feel strangely familiar—like creative output assembled mechanically from patterns. Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 But after taking the lead, England turned strangely conservative, dropping all 11 players behind the ball at times, daring Argentina to score. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Volvo was recently given an authorization by the Commerce Department to continue doing business in the States despite being owned by Chinese conglomerate Geely; its sister brand Polestar was strangely not so lucky. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 July 2026 For a show built on grit, glare, and the occasional lollipop, Kojak perseveres with a strangely velvety charm. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 Rogers’ swerving shot deceived Orjan Nyland and allowed Bellingham to convert the rebound; a winner that was strangely similar to Mikel Merino’s goal that settled the previous day’s semi-final, Spain’s 2-1 win over Belgium. Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 July 2026 The Lobby Still Feels Like The Faust Walking into the lobby again after being away for more than two years felt strangely reassuring. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangely
Adverb
  • While the non-prerecorded vocals were appreciated, his ballad felt oddly shoehorned into what was otherwise a vigorous, energetic halftime.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Bubes’s big break came, oddly enough, thanks to the biggest rivalry in college football.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • This peculiarly stubborn barrier to the franchise held strong until Puerto Rican citizens took it to court, finally succeeding 60 years ago today, June 13, 1966.
    Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
  • But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.
    Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Chunks of flesh fly after a weirdly convoluted introduction to a family possessed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • But Killing Daddy definitely wins out for being both weirdly perverse and pleasantly succinct.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Adverb
  • The water in the Rhine and Meuse rivers is unusually warm at around 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 Celsius), and there are reports of blue-green algae spreading and fish dying.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • In Japan’s case, many observers are confused because the lags between changes in M2 growth and changes in nominal GDP are unusually long.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026

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“Strangely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangely. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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