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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
Simmons is an intriguing player with a strong draft pedigree and unusual traits.
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Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That ruling found that the highly unusual process in which lawmakers approved the map was legal.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers have since thrown cold water on the conspiracists’ eyebrow-raising conclusions, arguing that the mound is nothing particularly unusual when considering the surrounding canyon system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cubs’ season debut on Good Friday at Wrigley Field went on without delay — the North Siders beat the New York Mets 5-0 — but an unusual command was broadcast throughout the stadium.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That ruling found that the highly unusual process in which lawmakers approved the map was legal.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers have since thrown cold water on the conspiracists’ eyebrow-raising conclusions, arguing that the mound is nothing particularly unusual when considering the surrounding canyon system.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cubs’ season debut on Good Friday at Wrigley Field went on without delay — the North Siders beat the New York Mets 5-0 — but an unusual command was broadcast throughout the stadium.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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Such mistakes should be uncommon for this group.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Little was charged with Cizek's murder, despite authorities not being able to locate his body, which is an uncommon step in a homicide case.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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But rather than avoiding strange quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, Bennett and Brassard embraced them.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another unique item is the Tin Roof pork taco dressed with jalapeño pineapple relish for $3.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Stark Trek creator Gene Roddenberry felt there was a market for a new show as long as no attempt was made to replicate the original characters or their unique dynamics.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Samanski is delivering exceptional numbers away from McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Amenities and experiences The spa is exceptional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Everyone got obsessed with weird things in the pandemic, like jigsaw puzzles or baking sourdough.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Running a restaurant can do some weird things to your head.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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That would be a rare bit of good news from our embrace of AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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