eccentric

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The cast of “An Awfully Big Adventure” is an array of eccentric players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She was known for her eccentric and outlandish designs, which have been worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Behind the camera, Jacobs’ friend and occasional creative collaborator, Sofia Coppola, asks whether they’re favoring a serious look, or something more eccentric — in line with Jacobs’ reputation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

It hires restless aviators and eccentric daredevils to transport crazy stuff that no one else will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Lilya was an eccentric beauty, a petite blonde who regularly sent her aircraft mechanic to pick up peroxide from a nearby hospital so she could bleach her hair.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein