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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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The robber was seen in the surveillance footage wearing distinctive blue and white high-top shoes, the affidavit states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025 -
In general, the only ways to date sediments are if there’s a layer of volcanic ash in them, or by distinctive fossils in the sediments.—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Structured with fresh acidity and length, the oak is well integrated, and the overall impression is of a balanced, delicious wine with the red fruit aromas that are characteristic of Trepat.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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During the last month of the course, students practice communicating effectively in a wide range of circumstances characteristic of a STEM career.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many types of delusional disorders involve specific claims or contentions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Luis García Montero, her husband, ventures into that void and, in doing so, completes the intimate portrait of a writer who knew, like few others, knew how to tell us the story of our own lives.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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True to the Center’s immersive style, the exhibit offers visitors an intimate look at Rivers’ creative process through original joke cards, early handwritten material, personal scrapbooks, audio recordings, correspondence with peers, and a selection of her stage costumes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Humanity might devolve into individuals interacting with their personal set of AIs and not much else.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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That would leave annual inflation averaging 2.6% during Trump's term and peaking at 3.1% in 2026, based on the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Where the preseason does matter is with the depth players and special teams units.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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That report fueled demands for her ouster and a special election granting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the power to remove her by a four-fifths vote.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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