: unconventional
out-there styles

Examples of out-there in a Sentence

the professor's out-there political views have made him a lightning rod for controversy on campus
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Despite their myriad out-there elements, his books were often optioned for films, but only one was ever made — Gus Van Sant’s 1993 adaptation of Cowgirls, which was a critical and commercial flop. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025 That’s probably the most out-there aspect of the show. 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 See all Example Sentences for out-there 

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of out-there was in 1991

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“Out-there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-there. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

out-there

adjective
ˈau̇t-ˈt͟ha(ə)r,
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: unconventional
out-there styles
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