as in unconventional
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices
the professor's out-there political views have made him a lightning rod for controversy on campus
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Recent Examples of out-there
That’s probably the most out-there aspect of the show.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Ban’s jewelry and out-there personal style earned her more than just a roster of loyal, A-list clientele.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
As far as more out-there collaborators go, how did the tape with Surf Gang happen?
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
This will be the Mortal Fools’ third gig ever, again at Evanston SPACE — an out-there booking for a venue whose 2025 talent so far includes Emmylou Harris and Josh Rouse.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for out-there
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Ban’s jewelry and out-there personal style earned her more than just a roster of loyal, A-list clientele.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
As far as more out-there collaborators go, how did the tape with Surf Gang happen?
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
This will be the Mortal Fools’ third gig ever, again at Evanston SPACE — an out-there booking for a venue whose 2025 talent so far includes Emmylou Harris and Josh Rouse.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for out-there
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-there
Adjective
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Consider a colleague who presented unconventional ideas in meetings or pursued a less traditional career path.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Featured prominently on many critics’ best-of-year lists, the book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In 1735, dissident publisher John Peter Zenger was charged with seditious libel for criticizing New York’s royal governor.—
Mike Fox,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Further down the totem pole, hundreds of thousands of white-collar professionals—particularly in IT, finance, and business services—are benefiting from higher salaries as their dissident peers emigrate and their skills become scarcer.—
ALEXANDER GABUEV,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the dissenting view, the star collapses to the edge of the event horizon and then hovers there, or rebounds and explodes.—
Corey S. Powell,
Discover Magazine,
26 Feb. 2015
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The document runs to more than a hundred and fifty pages, and for each question there are affirmative and dissenting studies, as well as some that indicate mixed results.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 June 2022
Adjective
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In some communities, newer faiths, especially those that view traditional practices as heretical have weakened ties to sacred forests.—
Ogar Monday,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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This instance of using heretical emblems or culturally inscriptive materials—often subtle or hidden—has long served as a quiet rebellion against the erasure of Black memory.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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