strangely

Definition of strangelynext

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Recent Examples of strangely Each step sends a ripple through the spongy, thin mat, a slow undulating motion beneath your feet that surprises the senses, disorienting yet simultaneously strangely delightful. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Josh Hartnett plays fisherman Calvin Penney, attempting to harvest blue ice for vodka in the face of declining stocks, but finding his haul smelling strangely of ammonia. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The resulting collision is frequently ridiculous, rarely frightening, and strangely sad. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 Sometimes failure can be a good thing in the long run, strangely. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 Drake’s absence leaves Don Toliver as hip-hop’s best chance in a year strangely devoid of explosive releases for the genre. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 And Ojuromi’s relationship with Chanel had already taken on a strangely prophetic quality. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 The voice seemed strangely familiar, but Goessling still didn't make the connection. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangely
Adverb
  • As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Because oddly, of all the distinguishing qualities of successful presidential candidates, ambition turns out to be perhaps the most salient.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • According to Merrick, the former dressage official, a peculiarly high percentage of relatively advanced amateur riders believe, firmly and falsely, that Olympic competition is a real possibility.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps no cartoon duo has perfected the push-pull dynamic quite like evil baby Stewie and his family’s peculiarly sophisticated dog, Brian (both voiced by Seth MacFarlane).
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Chris Evans strikes a fine balance in this film between totally narcissistic and insufferable and also weirdly relatable.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where Sydney Sweeney catches a stray from the marketing folks over at Powerade because people weirdly think her naked GAMBLING ads are some sort of shot at women's sports.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The youngest households’ decline followed an unusually large pandemic-era gain.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • An unusually active hurricane season triggered a trio of storms that pummeled Hawaii and Mexico earlier this year.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Strangely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangely. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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