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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
a landscape of uncommon beauty
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as in rare
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
backyard swimming pools are not an uncommon sight in that neighborhood
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Recent Examples of uncommon
Players being paid over a long period of time isn’t uncommon in MLB, with contracts often deferring money down the line.
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Allen Kim, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The storms are not uncommon for this time of year, as July is still in D.C.'s severe weather season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
For centuries, living long enough to become a great-grandparent was uncommon.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Every great American story is sentimental in the same way: instincts born out of struggle, the triumph of the schoolyard over the classroom, uncommon creativity driven by necessity.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Allen Kim, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The storms are not uncommon for this time of year, as July is still in D.C.'s severe weather season.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
For centuries, living long enough to become a great-grandparent was uncommon.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 30 June 2025
Every great American story is sentimental in the same way: instincts born out of struggle, the triumph of the schoolyard over the classroom, uncommon creativity driven by necessity.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncommon
Adjective
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That said, league officials presenting spending data and other economic information to owners and team leaders isn’t unusual.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Although Usonian in design, this house has an unusual hexagonal structure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Rare Art and Collectibles The tax benefits of rare art and collectibles is variable.—
Matt King,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Though very unlikely, prolonged sitting also increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a rare and potentially serious condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Under his leadership, Apple launched the Watch, expanded into the health sector, and maintained extraordinary logistical consistency despite global disruptions.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Their loyalty and love for each other is rewarded just by being cooler and funnier than anyone else around.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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But a journalist and the comedian swapping professions for a day or two could be funny.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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But this cultural expectation is not unique to India.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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While all the locations will have signature LPM dishes, each of the new openings will be unique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The Rockies’ next head of baseball operations needs to come from outside their weird little world, but possess a feel for the challenges of building a winner at Coors Field.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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“Uncommon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncommon. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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