Examples of oddball in a Sentence
He used to be a real oddball back in high school.
she's known as the office oddball
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Oliver, Steve Martin’s Charles, and Selena Gomez’s Mabel work the case while navigating the usual constellation of oddballs that orbit them.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Russ then tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers — a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish team.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Ortega’s version adds even more bite — and emotional depth — while staying true to Wednesday’s oddball charm.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Oliver, Steve Martin’s Charles, and Selena Gomez’s Mabel work the case while navigating the usual constellation of oddballs that orbit them.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Russ then tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers — a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish team.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Ortega’s version adds even more bite — and emotional depth — while staying true to Wednesday’s oddball charm.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Oddball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddball. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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oddball
noun
odd·ball
-ˌbȯl 
: a person who behaves strangely
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