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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a landscape of uncommon beauty
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as in rare
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
backyard swimming pools are not an uncommon sight in that neighborhood
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Recent Examples of uncommon
But foldable screens of this size and on laptops are uncommon.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
While minor aviation incidents aren't uncommon in the U.S. – there were over 1,400 crashes last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board – all eyes have turned to the skies after a series of deadly airplane disasters this year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
In fact, acute gastrointestinal illness is fairly uncommon on cruise ships, the agency says.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
One of those reasons is Dateline’s ability to tell stories in a unique and uncommon way.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
While minor aviation incidents aren't uncommon in the U.S. – there were over 1,400 crashes last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board – all eyes have turned to the skies after a series of deadly airplane disasters this year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
In fact, acute gastrointestinal illness is fairly uncommon on cruise ships, the agency says.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
One of those reasons is Dateline’s ability to tell stories in a unique and uncommon way.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncommon
Adjective
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Local meteorologists noted that these events were highly unusual for the region, with historical data showing only sporadic snowfall over the past several decades.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bringing such a case is highly unusual and winning a conviction would be difficult, according to current and former prosecutors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shock and awe of the deal underscores just how rare truly impactful deals for prominent intellectual property truly are.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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In modern business, where metrics and bottom lines take center stage, genuine human connection is a rare and undervalued commodity.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, the average age of the fleet rose 2.2 years — an extraordinary increase given the higher retirement rate of aircraft during more than a year of COVID.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Many had wondered what her future held with the company and that her acting like nothing had happened was a little strange.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not the most memorable, but Myers’s flail-laughing at his own insufferable jokes remains a pretty funny encapsulation of Musk’s self-satisfied riffing.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Know your audience—What one person finds funny, another might not.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+ Eternals After exterminating the invasive Deviants, the Eternals, a group of ancient heroes with unique powers, separate for 500 years.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Using disabled performer Jett Harris in place of Pistorius, the subtleties of his unique journey are brought to stunning, yet authentic realization.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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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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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For over 41 Vineyard Theatre has been making the weird art.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Uncommon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncommon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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