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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
odd behavior that prompted one of the waiting passengers to alert airport security
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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the only odd grade for the exam was the one perfect score
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
the odd occurrences in the area attracted the attention of people interested in psychic phenomena
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as in occasional
not often occurring or repeated
with the exception of the odd sick day, he never takes time off from work
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Recent Examples of odd
With its cast of odd, unnerving animals, madcap puzzles and childhood toys, the finished version of Animal Well maps the eerie feel of Basso’s subconscious onto the computer screen, as if players are entering his very own mind palace.
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Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
That organic quality can wear on those who (for some odd reason) have gone to a Hong film expecting a plot that moves like clockwork, and What Does That Nature Say to You does hold its cards close.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
There are a few organizational details that struck me as odd.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Blood, gore, fire, and freaks were his specialties in the 1930s and ’40s, conveyed with go-for-the-jugular finesse, even, odd to say, poetry.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lewis Gordon, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
That organic quality can wear on those who (for some odd reason) have gone to a Hong film expecting a plot that moves like clockwork, and What Does That Nature Say to You does hold its cards close.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
There are a few organizational details that struck me as odd.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Blood, gore, fire, and freaks were his specialties in the 1930s and ’40s, conveyed with go-for-the-jugular finesse, even, odd to say, poetry.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odd
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Under his leadership, his company has expanded from a single warehouse to six state-of-the-art facilities covering 15,000 square feet.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The idea is to really show the audience the extraordinary sacrifices that these people are making every single day, to try to take care of you on what’s usually your worst day or one of your worst days.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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The strange particulars of his passing remain a mystery thus far, but Hackman’s life was lived in quiet defiance of Hollywood fame and the strictures of celebrity.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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But these were hound tracks, stretching off through the snow in a strange, dark line.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Still, any rating on the Torino scale above a 0 is unusual, which is why the world's space agencies have taken notice.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The politics of this tax credit are unusual in the climate world too.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the United States’ fragmented health care system complicates detection of uncommon side effects and has provided little clarity on the range of symptoms people might have experienced after a Covid shot.—
Apoorva Mandavilli,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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City finance officials said that structure is not uncommon and would help smooth out the overall debt load for taxpayers.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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When do most of us wear gowns outside of the occasional black tie wedding?—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to Vasudevan, short-haired breeds typically need brushing once a week and occasional baths, while medium to long-haired breeds, like the golden retriever in the clip, may need brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The change was approved at a Aug. 27, 2019, board meeting where Curry was the only trustee to oppose the salary reduction, and several residents voiced concerns about how the decision could affect efforts to attract mayoral candidates, meeting minutes show.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The only way to read the menu early this week was on your phone.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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The expo’s Instagram page documents visits to other cities and showcases many of the bizarre and dark art pieces and items people can buy, as well as some attendees’ costumes.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pilot episode of The Baldwins, TLC’s new reality show about actor Alec Baldwin and his family, is one of the darkest and most bizarre hours of television to appear in recent memory.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rather than ship a product whose price could skyrocket overnight, Cadena and other factory managers took the extraordinary measure of holding back millions of dollars in U.S.-bound goods amid the uncertainty.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Odd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odd. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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