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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic
The fact that the same software enabled such a range of idiosyncratic styles decisively undermines any claim of a causal relationship between Gehry’s digital tools and his formal vocabulary.
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Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The two reunite on Dying Is the Internet, striking an even more idiosyncratic fusion of their respective talents while their music remains as heavy as ever.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Ellie, who has become notorious in the franchise for being explosive, if also hard-working, had been surprisingly chill this season, especially given Ben’s … idiosyncratic way of speaking to women.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The songwriter is scheduled to perform June 12 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, the venue announced Tuesday, March 24 — adding a Northern California stop that fits squarely within one of the most idiosyncratic touring patterns in popular music.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Typically in times of geopolitical turmoil, analysts look to the past for precedents and templates, but history is idiosyncratic, not formulaic.
—Paul Swartz, Harvard Business Review, 20 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme’s obvious place for a win was Best Actor, but the narrative had seemingly turned against Chalamet’s fantastic performance in recent weeks because of his idiosyncratic approach to campaigning.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The two reunite on Dying Is the Internet, striking an even more idiosyncratic fusion of their respective talents while their music remains as heavy as ever.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Ellie, who has become notorious in the franchise for being explosive, if also hard-working, had been surprisingly chill this season, especially given Ben’s … idiosyncratic way of speaking to women.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The songwriter is scheduled to perform June 12 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, the venue announced Tuesday, March 24 — adding a Northern California stop that fits squarely within one of the most idiosyncratic touring patterns in popular music.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Typically in times of geopolitical turmoil, analysts look to the past for precedents and templates, but history is idiosyncratic, not formulaic.
—Paul Swartz, Harvard Business Review, 20 Mar. 2026
Marty Supreme’s obvious place for a win was Best Actor, but the narrative had seemingly turned against Chalamet’s fantastic performance in recent weeks because of his idiosyncratic approach to campaigning.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Morris played Winston on the Liz Meriwether created Fox show, one of the idiosyncratic dude roommates of Jess, along with Schmidt (Max Greenfield).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Every one of our strange [filmmaker] friends, their biggest success was their most specific and idiosyncratic one.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncratic
Adjective
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hyundai also boasts a distinctive design that sets it apart from other SUVs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show is curated by the artist’s daughters, Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, and will feature many characteristic pieces.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Jan. 2020
Adjective
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Strong feedback is specific, behavior-based, and tied to outcomes.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s office offers an online tool to help voters look up their specific polling place for this election.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Calle, who is now 72, is known for peeking into the intimate lives of others.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The chatbot has faced accusations of generating non-consensual intimate imagery after being prompted by users.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brooks is still wont to assume that social crises are a function of our personal habits, not economic or political injustice, and his methodological tics are the same as ever.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wacha kept the Braves off the scoreboard while Salvador Perez provided the offense, hitting his first homer of the season and snapping a personal 15-inning scoreless streak.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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City spokesperson Helena Poleo said special event permits are common, and that the Ultra Music Festival used one.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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