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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
Another fun and unusual offering here is gourd art ($109), which is much more elaborate than carving a pumpkin.
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Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Halftime shows are unusual in soccer.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Spitzer said the cases present unusual challenges because prosecutors are often dealing with several members of the same family.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
But the situation is still unusual, Bellin told NBC.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 May 2026
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Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Halftime shows are unusual in soccer.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Spitzer said the cases present unusual challenges because prosecutors are often dealing with several members of the same family.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
But the situation is still unusual, Bellin told NBC.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
Adjective
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Specials uncommon enough that many investors don’t know much (if anything) about them.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The problem with a premise like this is that, among many other realities, female CEOs or titans of industry are no longer uncommon.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario, something extraordinary is leaking out of the Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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So yes, there was a kind of resistance, because the film and the script could seem strange, and some people wanted to normalize it, to fit it into a genre.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Although many of these are also at Joliet’s new Hollywood Casino, Moore said that Tabo Sushi and Urbanbelly are going to be unique to Aurora.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Jon Rahm is one of the best handful of golfers in the world, and, in media availability and his infrequent YouTube golf appearances, is thoughtful, funny and personable.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Semple’s writing is warm and absurdly funny but also occasionally devastating—as when, roughly midway through the book, Adora digresses into recalling her experiences writing for a comedy show in the 1990s.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Usually by Terminus, whose exceptional frame and hairless white was itself a sideshow, added to the allure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This rich tradition has been showcased in the plots and action sequences of countless films, including these eight exceptional, beloved classics.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Tom always found something deeper, more creative, more thoughtful, weird, fun & unique.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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So that’s weird for Kickstarter.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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In the very rare instances of direct danger, like encountering a particularly nasty beast with huge scythe claws, getting hit only leads to the screen fading out and Yoshi reappearing at the start of the stage.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutions of Florida officers who fire their weapons are exceedingly rare.—
Ella Moore,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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