strangely

Definition of strangelynext

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Recent Examples of strangely But the film co-signs it with a strangely gung-ho spirit, as Chin — himself a father of two — joins the mission with scant discussion of the potential hubris of this decision. Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Broadly speaking, great works of Russian literature have a tendency to combine painfully austere themes with strangely rich imaginations. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 Here's why even more are ahead The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Still to open are a bijou basement spa and La Bianca roof terrace (the cherry on the marzipan cake which currently feels strangely absent), which will complete La Palma’s hat trick of restaurant spaces. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Reach out to a professional if a raccoon is acting strangely and is foaming at the mouth. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The details of their work are different, but the pressures are strangely familiar. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Panthea takes the opportunity to bring Amanda her purse and try to bury the hatchet and, strangely, this is the only moment that Amanda really raises her voice. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 From the abundance of excellent fish and chip shops nearby to the sense of stepping back in time when entering what is commonly regarded as the oldest stand still in use in the EFL, Blundell Park feels strangely life-affirming. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangely
Adverb
  • If Vance were to renounce Carlson over a matter as trivial as, say, Carlson’s oddly positive assessment of Adolf Hitler, what hope is there for society?
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the highlight, Marshall retrieves the ball and oddly fires it back to the infield, fooling no one.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Photography, then, is an expression of our peculiarly cruel way of seeing.
    Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Building a wall may even be its own kind of narrative project—a peculiarly linear one.
    Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Adverb
  • The Jets’ television schedule is weirdly simple, at least before any possible flexes.
    Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The crew’s glowing-in-the-dark orange sneakers, set against a pure deep-blue backdrop, was as weirdly mesmerizing a visual as anything put on stage or screen during the evening.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Bred and owned by German breeder Julius-Peter Sinnack, United’s parents come from an unusually close family line.
    Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • His writing is unusually rife with proper nouns—Buddy, Sarah, Evie, Genevieve, Billy, Joey, Miss B.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Strangely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangely. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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