idiosyncratic
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There are some idiosyncratic, smaller-cap companies that may offer better risk-adjusted returns.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
So, in this instance, because of these unique and idiosyncratic facts, it really is quite possible that somebody’s head is going to roll.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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
“Many people have a hobby…. The difference between the normal range and the eccentricity observed in Asperger’s Syndrome is that these pursuits are often solitary, idiosyncratic and dominate the person’s time and conversation.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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