atypical

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Naturally, the pool of films shortlisted for the 2021 Oscars looked much different than it otherwise might have, making that year’s nominees both thrillingly diverse and completely atypical.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Importantly, lower activity in these regions could predict whether a child had typical or atypical math abilities.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026

Value may indeed exist there—though perhaps of the atypical variety.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

The accusations about Kirkland are an unusual development in what was already a highly atypical conflict for the private-equity field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

So Bobby decided to use an atypical approach—one unusual for Byrne to face and for Bobby to try.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady