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.
—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
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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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, milk and nuts are included in the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Flavors unfold in deliberate waves, featuring rich caramel and butterscotch, then roasted nuts, milk chocolate, and a touch of baking spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Weirdos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirdos. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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