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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach
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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility
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Recent Examples of unusual
In 2024's unusual market, the median age of the first-time home buyer climbed to age 38, an all-time high.
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Carlos Waters, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
From revisionist surveys to unusual solo shows, 2025 promises to provide creatively, at least.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Gad alleges that Nicholaw directed an unusual amount of ire at him throughout the mounting and production of the hit musical.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
In the 1950s, McGee received an unusual form of recognition for his heroism.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Carlos Waters, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
From revisionist surveys to unusual solo shows, 2025 promises to provide creatively, at least.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Gad alleges that Nicholaw directed an unusual amount of ire at him throughout the mounting and production of the hit musical.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
In the 1950s, McGee received an unusual form of recognition for his heroism.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Without Permission profiles the extraordinary, LA based, Chicano art group ASCO, and through a genre-defying approach, reimagines what is possible today in art and cinema while celebrating an iconoclastic group that was far ahead of its time.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is until Monday night, not something that was ever contested by a president who signed an order that was extraordinary, unprecedented and upended the rule of law.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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The current situation with Lenovo’s Legion Go S is a strange one.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Luther allegedly continued to purchase and inject the counterfeit Botox despite knowing clients had fallen ill or experienced strange symptoms, Sassoon said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bout of high inflation was a once-in-a-generation event that spun out of a once-in-a-century pandemic and was not unique to the US.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Brokers are also finding unique ways to increase inventory.—
Hadley Meares,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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The scene perfectly captures the absurdity of Toya throwing a party for her first Birkin—made even funnier by the group’s collective indifference.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read: Does Dave Chappelle find anything funnier than being cancelled?—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yeah, the weirdest feeling is that initial feeling of shock.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The issues: Is this gift too weird for a brother to give his sister?—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, January 20, the 47-year-old Yeezy founder gave fans a rare peek into his personal life and creative process, sharing how North, his eldest of four kids with ex-wife Kim Kardashian — the exes also share Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5 — inspired his return to the mixing board.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The rare sighting was captured in photos and left officials stunned.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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