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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
has uncustomary grace and poise for a girl of her age
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
anger that was very uncustomary for such an even-tempered man
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Recent Examples of uncustomary
In her last years, exiled to the desert due to failing health and lack of institutional support, Wanda passed after an uncustomary silence.
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Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
But True Grit, written in 1968 when Portis was 35, was a deeply uncustomary novel for Portis, who had never taken the tall tales of his Southern youth quite so seriously before, and never would again.
—Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
Crowned with a crop of wild curls, Bale takes full advantage of the uncustomary assignment of playing a good-hearted, ebullient type, his generous nature in direct defiance of his misfortunes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2022
After traveling all morning from Colorado Springs and not eating properly or drinking enough fluids, plus pitching in uncustomary heat, Houser said his stomach became upset.
—Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2018
On Wednesday, Israel’s departing ambassador, Eitan Na’eh, received an uncustomary search at Istanbul’s airport in an apparent attempt at public humiliation, including being forced to take off his shoes.
—Ruth Eglash, Washington Post, 16 May 2018
Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister, Elizabeth.
—Jane Horwitz, idahostatesman, 12 Apr. 2018
Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister.
—Jane Horwitz, kansascity, 12 Apr. 2018
Things are in such a state, the mayor has singled out some most uncustomary targets in the city’s latest drive against prostitution and pornography.
—Gail Sheehy, Daily Intelligencer, 8 Sep. 2017
Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
But True Grit, written in 1968 when Portis was 35, was a deeply uncustomary novel for Portis, who had never taken the tall tales of his Southern youth quite so seriously before, and never would again.
—Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
Crowned with a crop of wild curls, Bale takes full advantage of the uncustomary assignment of playing a good-hearted, ebullient type, his generous nature in direct defiance of his misfortunes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2022
After traveling all morning from Colorado Springs and not eating properly or drinking enough fluids, plus pitching in uncustomary heat, Houser said his stomach became upset.
—Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2018
On Wednesday, Israel’s departing ambassador, Eitan Na’eh, received an uncustomary search at Istanbul’s airport in an apparent attempt at public humiliation, including being forced to take off his shoes.
—Ruth Eglash, Washington Post, 16 May 2018
Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister, Elizabeth.
—Jane Horwitz, idahostatesman, 12 Apr. 2018
Sandra makes an uncustomary scene and moves in with her estranged older sister.
—Jane Horwitz, kansascity, 12 Apr. 2018
Things are in such a state, the mayor has singled out some most uncustomary targets in the city’s latest drive against prostitution and pornography.
—Gail Sheehy, Daily Intelligencer, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncustomary
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Chris Piper, manager of public policy and stakeholder engagement at the Partnership for Public Service, said the length of time that has passed since Means' rescheduled confirmation hearing also is unusual.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such mistakes should be uncommon for this group.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Little was charged with Cizek's murder, despite authorities not being able to locate his body, which is an uncommon step in a homicide case.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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The strange circumstances of his last weeks have the quality of a nightmare from which the Samsas awake.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But his arrest and conviction in 2024 had been preceded a year earlier by a strange story that appeared in the press and then disappeared almost as quickly.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Samanski is delivering exceptional numbers away from McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Amenities and experiences The spa is exceptional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Experts said unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Everyone got obsessed with weird things in the pandemic, like jigsaw puzzles or baking sourdough.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Running a restaurant can do some weird things to your head.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Uncustomary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncustomary. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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