as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
one of those weirdos that the rest of the town always seemed to be talking about
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Recent Examples of weirdos
Himes’ novels, like Riley’s films, also run on a bench of eccentric weirdos.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Arden isn’t afraid to let weirdos be weirdos in a musical that has a healthy suspicion of surface perfection.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.
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Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
About watching a movie that isn’t trying to be great, but is trying to do something, anything, to entertain weirdos like you.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests, get an autograph from a celebrity slasher and more.
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Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Were a bunch of weirdos that do weird pursuits.
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Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
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Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Arden isn’t afraid to let weirdos be weirdos in a musical that has a healthy suspicion of surface perfection.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.
—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
About watching a movie that isn’t trying to be great, but is trying to do something, anything, to entertain weirdos like you.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests, get an autograph from a celebrity slasher and more.
—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Were a bunch of weirdos that do weird pursuits.
—
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirdos
Noun
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Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
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Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.
Noun
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.
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California's Central Valley, stretching some 20,000 square miles (51,800 square kilometers), is an agricultural powerhouse that's estimated to produce 40% of the nation's fruits, nuts and other table foods, including most of its nectarines.
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“Weirdos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirdos. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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