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Recent Examples of strangeness
Yet Metzler too often stops short of true wit and strangeness.
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Like her Modernist compatriots, Bessette focuses on the strangeness of time, in this case with interactions defined by the circular conversations and thinking.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
The magic does indeed happen—the wondrous deceptions, the seeming distortions of reality, the sense of strangeness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Like her Modernist compatriots, Bessette focuses on the strangeness of time, in this case with interactions defined by the circular conversations and thinking.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangeness
Noun
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Experiencing these peculiarities without being able to name them can make navigating life difficult.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 July 2025
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Her field notes are animated by sympathetic amusement, a tactful astonishment at the sheer evolutionary peculiarity of this creature.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Instead of collapsing into a singularity, the universe could bounce — reversing from contraction to expansion.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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And as Trump’s second term has gone on, the distinctions between what’s pro-Trump and what’s pro-crypto have blurred together, approaching something like a singularity.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2025
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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That’s why researchers have spent decades trying to use genetics and behavioral characteristics to divide the spectrum into meaningful subtypes.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Both Becker and Levitt noticed some other oddities in the initial DOJ request as well, including numerous typos.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
11 June 2025
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Yes, there are antiques and vintage here, but there are a lot of other vendors too, selling all sorts of random oddities that are not home goods.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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From our review: Tessa Van den Broeck, a newcomer, plays Julie with zero affectation.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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No fussy affectations, just a deliberate tamping down of his more charismatic qualities.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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“Strangeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangeness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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