as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the religious sect's far-out clothes and practices made them the talk of the small town
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Recent Examples of far-out
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In hindsight, this was Atlanta's just-right moment, when its narrative experiments still felt embedded in the specific traits of the central characters (unlike seasons 3's far-out anthology episodes).
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
At once an underground favorite and a best-seller, Robbins’ comic novels — with their fantastical stories and far-out musings — were distinctly of the counterculture and soon became part of its fabric.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Reading the comments, Lambert laughed along at some of the more far-out posts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Another far-out idea uses fuel cells that convert chemicals present in human tears into electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
The four of us formed the core of just such a team, one charged with testing James’s far-out idea.
—Ben Cutler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2017
Photo: Anatole House Long commutes might be the biggest factor, but some people have also left far-out, secluded spots for towns and villages.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This far-out tale revolves around a star Belinda’s ex-partner named after her.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In hindsight, this was Atlanta's just-right moment, when its narrative experiments still felt embedded in the specific traits of the central characters (unlike seasons 3's far-out anthology episodes).
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
At once an underground favorite and a best-seller, Robbins’ comic novels — with their fantastical stories and far-out musings — were distinctly of the counterculture and soon became part of its fabric.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Reading the comments, Lambert laughed along at some of the more far-out posts.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Another far-out idea uses fuel cells that convert chemicals present in human tears into electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
The four of us formed the core of just such a team, one charged with testing James’s far-out idea.
—Ben Cutler, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2017
Photo: Anatole House Long commutes might be the biggest factor, but some people have also left far-out, secluded spots for towns and villages.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
Adjective
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Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But inexplicably, Villa contrived to lose the game, thanks in no small part to goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s sending off in the first half for a bizarre body-check on Rasmus Hojlund.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The long strange trip is proving to be even longer than anyone thought.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Because of this strange clustering, the Atlantic Shark Institute has posted signs around Narragansett alerting beachgoers to be on the lookout.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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His monsters are inventive and weird — and almost endlessly memeable.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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His translation recognizes, here and throughout, that the original is funny and compelling enough not to need elaborate explanation, even 60 years after its debut.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This led to a delay of the next test flight and an odd resolution between the company and the regulator that was not publicly disclosed but amounts to a slap on the wrist.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Speaking of the first movie, that has to be an odd scene to do with Tom Cruise just hanging above you the entire time.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Gray whales are known to be curious around boats, which means they are often seen on whale-watching trips, the agency said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
30 May 2025
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Being curious during old age could also help in preventing or at least off-setting Alzheimer’s disease.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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American Drug Makers’ Dilemma The peculiar global drug pricing system has been shaped by government policies that American drug makers must confront.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Similarly, erratic rainfall patterns in India are threatening crop consistency and farmer livelihoods.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Minnesota is tough as hell, but the defensive pressure the Thunder bring on every possession will be too much for a Timberwolves offense that can be erratic at times.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Far-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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