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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the postal service delivered the package with atypical speed
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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal
since that's an atypical response for an infant, you might want to have her hearing tested
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Recent Examples of atypical
Perhaps more atypical, Rowan used to not have any storefronts.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Perry’s never been shy about his atypical shooting style, which is breakneck and keeps budgets low.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
If the curve is atypical, progresses rapidly, or approaches a threshold requiring surgical consideration, additional diagnostic tests may be warranted.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The stipulation, which Gerson said is atypical, suggests that the developer and its lender have agreed to work toward a resolution over the 65-day period.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for atypical
Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Perry’s never been shy about his atypical shooting style, which is breakneck and keeps budgets low.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
If the curve is atypical, progresses rapidly, or approaches a threshold requiring surgical consideration, additional diagnostic tests may be warranted.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The stipulation, which Gerson said is atypical, suggests that the developer and its lender have agreed to work toward a resolution over the 65-day period.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
Adjective
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Summer storms cause travel headaches every year, but these numbers are not unusual.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Their target area was unusual, though: a strip of lawn between the road and a fence bordering Interstate 65, where homeless people have set up about two dozen tents over the first half of this year.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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This mutation produces an abnormal transthyretin (TTR) protein that misfolds and forms amyloid deposits in the heart.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disease that impacts premature babies and occurs when there is abnormal growth of the blood vessels in the retina.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The Spa The hotel has a small spa with a steam room, sauna, ice bath, and a relaxation room with extraordinary views of the mountains.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The items range from the everyday to the extraordinary.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The potato’s innovations, though, are still exceptional.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Van Royen said Sparkle Dog Care is unique in that the company provides grooming training opportunities for employees who want to learn.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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What will replace the rare French glass HBO (Max) shattered with a random Friday-afternoon rock?—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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The wine cellar is stacked like an old-money Bond villain’s dream: over 1,000 bottles, big on rare Burgundies and Old World precision.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now, several weeks of free rent are not uncommon, along with gift cards and other specials to entice renters.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Spotty cell service or none at all is not uncommon in parts of Kerr County, northwest of San Antonio.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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