uncanny

Example Sentences

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Birthdays have an uncanny ability to turn us into the worst versions of ourselves.

From MarketWatch

Walk around it, and the shifting, light-reflective and -absorbent white forms create an uncanny illusion of the pillar in jumpy, unstable motion.

From Los Angeles Times

Onstage, Mike Vecchione speaks in a hypnotically steady cadence, adopting an almost uncanny calm.

From New York Times

It's uncanny how human, friendly and intelligent the responses seem.

From BBC

“The accuracy was just uncanny,” Mr. Vietor said in an interview.

From New York Times