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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
Juszczyk went on to explain that this line was created by Off Season to establish itself beyond just sports partnerships — this is an atypical approach, as most brands typically enter into large-scale partnerships after making their name in the industry first.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Hegseth had already taken the highly atypical action of removing the judge advocates general of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, who were responsible for making sure that military actions were legal and authorized.
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Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This was a very atypical experience for me in terms of recording.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Hegseth had already taken the highly atypical action of removing the judge advocates general of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, who were responsible for making sure that military actions were legal and authorized.
—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
But while fans know and love the atypical family from Springfield, many may not realize the show's origins were rooted in a last-minute decision.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
This was a very atypical experience for me in terms of recording.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atypical
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Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
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Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
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In this context, when screening healthy asymptomatic people who aren’t at high risk, the chance at an ideal screening result of identifying abnormal tissue that can be eliminated is very low.
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The abnormal heat has been driven by the onset of El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by unusually warm waters along the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
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Even after extensive engineering, Coach Eve would take about three seconds to reply to a question—a delay users felt was uncomfortable and unnatural.
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His speech was an unnatural blur.
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Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
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Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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This trend reflects companies' need to expand and contract rapidly, prompting landlords to prebuild and furnish spaces, a practice uncommon just five years ago.
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“Atypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atypical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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