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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
So Far In 2024: From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN
Some kind of arrangement between MSNBC and NBC News wouldn’t be entirely unusual.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unusual
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Workplace anxiety is not uncommon, especially in high-stress fields.Erik Pham, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Pest infestations after a hurricane are not uncommon, especially a few months down the road.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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One day, a student noticed something strange: One of the rats in the group trained to expect positive experiences had its tail straight up with a crook at the end, resembling the handle of an old-fashioned umbrella.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The result was a strange hodgepodge of a TV series — novel and interesting in hindsight, but maybe not distinct enough to inspire a spot on the DVR at the time.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Encourage laughter, casual interactions, or even a few candid moments to capture the family’s unique dynamic.Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Even without a direct reference to an item of clothing or accessory, all of these luxury designer ranges use unique bottles, higher price points, and limited distribution in an attempt to attract both aspirational and long-time customers.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Killian earned a reputation for being funny and outré.Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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Consider the case of Mickey Mouse, whose funny, sunny visage has come to the rescue at least once before.Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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As the city transforms into a global hub for art and culture, the demand for exceptional accommodations soars.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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November 26, 2024 Twenty-five years ago, a Harvard Business School case study featured the exceptional networking practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Heidi Roizen.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 26 Nov. 2024
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Dilettante listing brokers can also cost sellers with bad marketing, weird staging, and a lack of responsiveness.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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He is represented by no gallery, and works in a basement in Brooklyn, from which emerges the fruits of his weird obsessions.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Because of its class-leading functionality, polish, and usability, Photoshop earns a rare five-star rating and our Editors' Choice award.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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This is the rare case that law enforcement wanted to go viral.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Unusual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unusual. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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