as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
one of those weirdos that the rest of the town always seemed to be talking about
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Recent Examples of weirdos
Himes’ novels, like Riley’s films, also run on a bench of eccentric weirdos.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Arden isn’t afraid to let weirdos be weirdos in a musical that has a healthy suspicion of surface perfection.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
About watching a movie that isn’t trying to be great, but is trying to do something, anything, to entertain weirdos like you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests, get an autograph from a celebrity slasher and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Were a bunch of weirdos that do weird pursuits.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Arden isn’t afraid to let weirdos be weirdos in a musical that has a healthy suspicion of surface perfection.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
About watching a movie that isn’t trying to be great, but is trying to do something, anything, to entertain weirdos like you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests, get an autograph from a celebrity slasher and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Were a bunch of weirdos that do weird pursuits.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirdos
Noun
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Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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But the film is really a tour of a pre-gentrified East Village, full of low-key bars and cafes, run-down apartments, eccentrics and struggling artists.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Tawny Port spends years in barrel, picking up notes of caramel, nuts, and toffee along the way.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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