IDIOSYNCRATIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

idiosyncratic

adjective

as in distinctive

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Recent Examples of idiosyncratic All interiors were devised in 2022 by Susie Atkinson, who has melded contemporary features with classic and antique furniture to create characterful, idiosyncratic rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Both of these idiosyncratic films broke box office records for the company. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Where else to look Other beverage companies have higher dividend yields, lower valuations and less idiosyncratic risk, and could have a better chance of outperforming in a downturn. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 In that vein, the interspersing of Barats’ observations between lingering shots of water and some idiosyncratic extras makes for an intriguing texture. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 His idiosyncratic movement style combines classical ballet, modern dance and emphatic physical theater, harkening back to his early training in Chicago with Sybil Shearer. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 But this isn’t a vanity project, and the wealth gets shared in terms of screen time and idiosyncratic performances. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 Trump’s desire to parlay personal charisma into deals may be one of his least idiosyncratic qualities. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 The hit show’s return, after a tidy wrap-up to three sweet seasons, promised a new team and — one hoped — a fresh wave of storylines for its sprawling cast of women footballers, team leaders and idiosyncratic coaches. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Los Feliz’s Shakespeare Bridge, a 262-foot span with Gothic-style arches and eight distinctive turrets, is approaching its 100th anniversary.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Our brains continuously predict what should happen next, and when the outcome differs from that prediction, characteristic neural responses can appear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Adjective

Heuer’s attorney, Erick Kaardal, argued that privacy concerns could be balanced with the public’s right to access government records by redacting identifying or sensitive information on the forms.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said.

— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026

Definition of identifying

Adjective

Shaheen and Wicker in their letter sent late Tuesday are urging the administration to take several specific steps to impose the sanctions regime.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
How Doctors Diagnose and Treat It Health care providers use the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to classify trypanophobia as a specific phobia of the blood-injection-injury type.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of specific

Adjective

Their directorial feature debut provides an intimate look behind the scenes of a film set of legendary British director and gay rights activist Derek Jarman, including such famous names as Tilda Swinton and costume designer Sandy Powell.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Although the restaurant downstairs might be the main attraction, those looking for an intimate, lavish escape are hard-pressed to find anything more decadent than The Witchery's nine suites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

The lawsuits, in his eyes, are simply cases of personal misfortune and landlord greed.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Meta has pressed ahead with its own personal AI agent, launching its Muse agent in early September, modeled on the open-source AI agent OpenClaw.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

John had become seriously ill with a liver disease, and the couple had relocated to Koh Samui to seek out a special herb that grew here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
At certain Drees Homes communities nationwide, a special summer sale allows buyers up to $20,000 for outdoor features.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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