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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
The four-way split of the evening draw created the unusual circumstance of the midday draw jackpot ticket being worth more than twice the day’s evening jackpot tickets.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Shaknovsky said there were unusual factors that made Bryan’s procedure more difficult.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 May 2026
With the school tearing up the current turf at Albertsons Stadium in June, why not turn the old surface into one of the more unusual collectible pieces in college football?
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The industry was moving with unusual speed and panic.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Shaknovsky said there were unusual factors that made Bryan’s procedure more difficult.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 May 2026
With the school tearing up the current turf at Albertsons Stadium in June, why not turn the old surface into one of the more unusual collectible pieces in college football?
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The industry was moving with unusual speed and panic.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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According to her doctors, the transplant was uncommon, as pediatric lungs are typically prioritized for children and only offered to adults under specific circumstances.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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But the reality is Diaz, 34, is a hitter of uncommon consistency.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Cheng traces how, with the help of Kim’s son Jong Il and a distant uncle who was once a pastor, Kim borrowed the tactics of religion to solidify extraordinary psychological control over an entire population.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The second-degree murder charge, officially classified as a class 2 felony with an extraordinary risk of harm, carries an average prison sentence of 17 years, according to nonpartisan legislative analysts.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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The truck had been at the head of a column of seven rescue vehicles, all of which had received clearance from the tower to cross Runway 4 at Taxiway D and head toward a United Airlines flight that was evacuating due to a strange odor onboard.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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This routine isn’t exactly unique.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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Cascading varieties have a unique habit, with some stems growing upward, and others growing out and slightly down.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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This leads us on an intimate, and at times funny, journey of self-discovery and missteps told in five chapters over the course of a critical year in Robin’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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And there are some funny moments along the way, such as a scene in which Miranda tries to hang up her coat, having been told to stop throwing it at her assistants.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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Yet, Bruccoleri is absolutely exceptional in her role as a young woman determined to find her voice in a world that would so easily push her aside due to her appearance and eclectic curiosities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Noël Coward’s writing for drunk is exceptional.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Morgan, as Dinkins, is a colleague and eventually friend of a dweeby little documentarian played by Daniel Radcliffe, who starts out as the straight man and then inexorably becomes just as weird as everyone else in this show.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Well, that’s always been weird to me.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2026
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given the popularity of the show, particularly the fashion, style expert George Kotsiopoulos says being able to own an item that your favorite character wore or had in their home is a rare opportunity.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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