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as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
a bizarre invention that no one could figure out how to use
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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
he gave a bizarre excuse for getting home so late
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Recent Examples of bizarre
There’s no denying that one of the more bizarre moments of last night’s Academy Awards was the James Bond musical tribute — not only because viewers were anticipating an announcement tied to the franchise, freshly acquired by Amazon, but because of the guests tapped to perform.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Podcasting may not be the answer, but popping up outside the conventional Hollywood circuit to indulge in something fun, bizarre, and oddly personal made for the best surprises this awards season.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk’s promotion of Kremlin-friendly candidates in Germany and Romania and his attacks on Ukraine are bizarre but not random.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The expo’s Instagram page documents visits to other cities and showcases many of the bizarre and dark art pieces and items people can buy, as well as some attendees’ costumes.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Podcasting may not be the answer, but popping up outside the conventional Hollywood circuit to indulge in something fun, bizarre, and oddly personal made for the best surprises this awards season.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Musk’s promotion of Kremlin-friendly candidates in Germany and Romania and his attacks on Ukraine are bizarre but not random.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The expo’s Instagram page documents visits to other cities and showcases many of the bizarre and dark art pieces and items people can buy, as well as some attendees’ costumes.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarre
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With his absurd hair and larger-than-life persona, Trump is a walking meme.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And next year, and for years to come, through trauma and joy, this seemingly absurd ritual is going to be here.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The strange particulars of his passing remain a mystery thus far, but Hackman’s life was lived in quiet defiance of Hollywood fame and the strictures of celebrity.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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But these were hound tracks, stretching off through the snow in a strange, dark line.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2023
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Both of those fit a mold for an Original Screenplay winner: A Real Pain as the talky Sundance movie; The Substance as the contender that’s a little too weird to win the bigger prizes.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Administrators’ choices on admissions are made even more complicated by a weird dynamic in play across higher ed.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Peter, though revered as an apostle worthy of veneration, is also portrayed in the Gospels as prone to mistakes, often foolish, and sometimes outright contradictory to God’s will.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The notion that women should be flawless multitaskers, managing a perfect home and career while never showing vulnerability or weakness is not only unrealistic, but also foolish.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Also odd is that in some locations Amazon One is being used for age verification.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, my balcony has been an underutilized area due to the odd shape and small size, but that hasn’t deterred me from wanting to find a seating arrangement that works well for my needs and space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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It’s got an immersive screen that makes games look unreal, and the OLED panel blows everything else out of the water with its colors and contrast.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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The circumstances surrounding many aspects of the trip seemed both surreal and unreal, and at times I was left wondering if Lumon had activated a yet-unknown-to-us part of the severance chip (à la The Matrix) to send the refiners on this journey in their minds.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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And my self-worth’s at an all-time low The music video is seemingly made for the internet, full of funny, relatable lines expressed via a satisfyingly upfront, upbeat delivery.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even the guy who runs the garment shop is very funny.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bizarre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bizarre. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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