1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
an offbeat approach to the task, but it gets the job done
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
this writer has an enjoyably offbeat sense of humor
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Recent Examples of offbeat
This is a film that harnesses its many offbeat and potent powers in service of a unique strain of reassurance.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
That concern is echoed in comedy circles, where creators worry that offbeat, irreverent humor — often politically agnostic — might get overlooked.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 May 2025
With encouragement from Paramount Pictures president Stanley Jaffe, Benton made his directorial debut with Bad Company (1972), an offbeat Civil War-set adaptation of Oliver Twist that starred Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
That concern is echoed in comedy circles, where creators worry that offbeat, irreverent humor — often politically agnostic — might get overlooked.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 May 2025
With encouragement from Paramount Pictures president Stanley Jaffe, Benton made his directorial debut with Bad Company (1972), an offbeat Civil War-set adaptation of Oliver Twist that starred Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The designer, 41, likes to tumble together disparate references, from classical tailoring to streetwear to offbeat historical references, including Flemish Old Masters.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offbeat
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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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Part of that stems from fewer bizarre storytelling choices (good!), and part of it is a byproduct of an overly cautious attitude toward character development (bad).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2025
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But the boys also casually tell stories about the deprivations of their previous life, a reminder of how unusual their childhoods have been by American standards.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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While the timing off the surgery was a bit unusual, Tremble’s importance to the lineup — and the quick turnaround for rehabilitation — made the decision palatable to the organization.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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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
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Acqui-hires are not uncommon in a competitive tech hiring environment.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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SNRs aren't uncommon, but this particular example showcases numerous anomalies, including its astonishingly round shape.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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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
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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
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Both of her parents worked, holding down odd jobs, and by September 2024, the family had settled in Bakersfield and S.G.V. was discharged from the hospital.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
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
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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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“Offbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offbeat. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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