1
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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Although not musicians, the Goldbergs quickly realized there was something unusual about their 3-year-old boy.—
Steve Rothaus,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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For one group of six girls living in Waterloo, Canada, their lives took an unusual turn when a couple of very territorial geese decided to claim their front lawn as their own.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In crime films with a socially conscious subplot about young people’s painful search for their place in Depression-era society, Garfield developed his natural ability to express an uncommon level of authenticity and truthfulness in any role.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The company promotes its concept of using compact properties, green energy systems and an uncommon construction process reduce costs, allowing lower rents.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the misfortune is in our participation in that strange loop.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Not lying and not funny, but not to be ignored either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Research indicates that girls with autism have higher rates of abnormal hormonal changes, including irregular menstrual cycles, cramps, acne, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than girls without autism.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the procedure can even identify, diagnose and treat things like abnormal growths all in one procedure.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, this three-month gap is a little weird.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a weird year for some of the league’s best closers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Uncustomary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncustomary. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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