NONTYPICAL Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

nontypical

adjective

Definition of nontypical

as in atypical

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Recent Examples of nontypical Verma-Lallian, whose background is in real estate investing, said Hollywood has proven to be a largely attractive market for herself and other nontypical private investors looking to diversify their portfolios. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 The current Wyoming state-record nontypical mule deer taken by any means is a 293 ⅞ inch buck, according to the Boone and Crockett Club. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 Spillers’ big nontypical whitetail sports 18 points and scored 198 2/8 inches. — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 Fifty percent of each purchase will be donated directly to the school, a program that educates typical and nontypical learners in an inclusive environment. — Kimber Westphall, Dallas News, 23 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for nontypical

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There's light at the end of the tunnel for Southern California's atypical October heat wave as temperatures will begin to drop — albeit slowly — on Wednesday and into the rest of the work week.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Classification and mechanism of action Clozapine is considered a second-generation atypical antipsychotic drug.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of atypical

Adjective

In the second inning, Cleveland scored four unearned runs after Witt made an uncharacteristic error at shortstop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
The Hawkeyes have the top defense in the nation and an offense that has put up uncharacteristic big numbers, albeit against light competition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncharacteristic

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If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical.

— Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.

— Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023

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