as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
the plant displays some untypical characteristics
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Recent Examples of untypical
If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
The psychiatric staff at Children’s is used to treating the Washington region’s most severely affected kids, and these cases were not untypical of those the doctors and nurses on the inpatient unit had been seeing before the pandemic.
—Judith Warner, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
The claimed official range of the 42-kWh battery version was 199 miles, but my home charger only managed a consistent 161 miles, a not untypical shortfall of just under 20%.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
Specialized REITs can invest in casinos and other untypical real-estate properties.
—Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2021
This was not untypical of the thinking of the times.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021
The Rays, again getting by on their wits and wiggling into playoff contention by winning more with less this season, came out of a pendulous game with a victory in their typically untypical fashion.
—Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2019
Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
The psychiatric staff at Children’s is used to treating the Washington region’s most severely affected kids, and these cases were not untypical of those the doctors and nurses on the inpatient unit had been seeing before the pandemic.
—Judith Warner, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
The claimed official range of the 42-kWh battery version was 199 miles, but my home charger only managed a consistent 161 miles, a not untypical shortfall of just under 20%.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
Specialized REITs can invest in casinos and other untypical real-estate properties.
—Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2021
This was not untypical of the thinking of the times.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021
The Rays, again getting by on their wits and wiggling into playoff contention by winning more with less this season, came out of a pendulous game with a victory in their typically untypical fashion.
—Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untypical
Adjective
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Yes, her period was a couple of weeks late, but that wasn't abnormal due to her PCOS.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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There was nothing abnormal in the toxicology report, Li said in his report.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Self-tanner can sink into dry skin, leaving dark patches behind that look unnatural.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The public criticism, unusual from a Michigan colleague, let alone a member of leadership, underscores the stakes of the race for Michigan’s 10th District.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Former San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Eduardo Acosta took an unusual route to Major League Baseball.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Penn State’s issues were not uncommon.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Silhouette is both an on-demand app and a live virtual studio, where members not only stream classes but also connect directly with Alexis in rare two-way sessions—an uncommon feature in the fitness industry.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bond yields leaking higher since the Fed cut rates a quarter-point on Wednesday is not atypical, and — so far — is not alarming equity markets, inflation watchdogs or fiscal hawks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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For scenes in which Kelly wanted to create a visceral sense of Cam’s energy on the field, for example, the crew created a rig designed to capture the speed of the sports action in an atypical way.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Untypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untypical. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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