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idiosyncratic

[id-ee-oh-sin-krat-ik, -sing-] / ˌɪd i oʊ sɪnˈkræt ɪk, -sɪŋ- /


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Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Greenspan, who turns 100 on March 6, often peppered his responses and his speeches with idiosyncratic insights when he didn’t want to talk about interest rates.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The structure of his stream is a bit more idiosyncratic compared to the others I encountered: Williams often holds polls in his live chat, determining what threads he should investigate next.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Chronert says this sets the market up for much more idiosyncratic behavior as investors strive to distinguish between companies most impacted by AI and those that may maintain a competitive edge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

AJ is full of idiosyncrasies that probably don’t seem all that idiosyncratic to him anymore.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan