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
The weirdos saved civilization, sure, but what good is civilization if not to further humanity?
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Yet the show’s gentle sweetness endures as a portrait of ordinary weirdos reaching for decency.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The comedian Tim Robinson seems to love playing obsessive weirdos.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025
The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs.
—Ismail Ibrahim, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some of the best collaborations ahead will come from unexpected DMs and late-night debates with your fellow weirdos.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
Made mostly of muscle without a bone in their bodies, these wonderful weirdos can squeeze into spaces scarcely bigger than their eyeballs.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
You macabre-loving weirdos can get your fright on in numerous ways around Greater Cincinnati.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But most Diavel enthusiasts are moto weirdos who like their bikes to be one of a kind and fast as hell.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Yet the show’s gentle sweetness endures as a portrait of ordinary weirdos reaching for decency.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The comedian Tim Robinson seems to love playing obsessive weirdos.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2025
The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs.
—Ismail Ibrahim, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some of the best collaborations ahead will come from unexpected DMs and late-night debates with your fellow weirdos.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
Made mostly of muscle without a bone in their bodies, these wonderful weirdos can squeeze into spaces scarcely bigger than their eyeballs.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
You macabre-loving weirdos can get your fright on in numerous ways around Greater Cincinnati.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But most Diavel enthusiasts are moto weirdos who like their bikes to be one of a kind and fast as hell.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirdos
Noun
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The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Nov. 2025
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For instance, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and chocolate are more prone to oxidation, which can lead to rancid flavors or a gritty texture.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Weirdos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirdos. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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