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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach
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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility
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Recent Examples of unusual
Venture and growth investors spent 2025 and early 2026 repricing clean as a durable category rather than a wellness fad, helped by an unusual regulatory tailwind.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Call ahead before dropping off large amounts or unusual items, and never donate anything moldy, wet or contaminated.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
City says cases like this are common Rae's case is not unusual, according to both Knoop and Wilkerson — and Plano officials agree.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Call ahead before dropping off large amounts or unusual items, and never donate anything moldy, wet or contaminated.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
City says cases like this are common Rae's case is not unusual, according to both Knoop and Wilkerson — and Plano officials agree.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unusual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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On June 23, 2026, though, the majority delivered an uncommon defeat in this contentious area.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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The falseness of the medium, though, jibed with the falseness of most attempts, throughout American history, to make sense of this enormous, strange man.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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So, that was kind of quite weird.
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But storefronts across the city have long been weird hodgepodges, rife with misspellings and aesthetic incoherence.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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