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Ms. Ocasio-Cortez refers to the “Overton window,” which decides when outré ideas may be discussed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Sommer has been covering the grotesqueries of outré right-wing conspiracy culture for nearly a decade now.

From Slate ● May 7, 2026

Without food, Bong’s work would lose the indelible humanity that even his most outré, provocative films hold as a point of pride.

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025

It’s Tøndel’s directorial choices that elevate “Armand,” and also hinder it — he could edit down some of the more outré ideas he plays with here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025

I have even heard that the very white satin cloak, which seemed outré to the critic of six years, has been worn and greatly admired in the recent gay world of Paris.

From Modern Society by Julia Ward Howe

These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.

From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025

Ryan Gosling wore a much less outre version of Isaac Hayes’ shirt in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2024

Bennett was in his late 80s when he recorded a 2014 album of duets with the outre Lady Gaga and went on a world tour with her in 2015.

From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023

If you’re a movie lover who thinks getting coal in your stocking is the sign of a year well lived, celebrate the holidays by streaming these outre Santa films.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

The only two I ever heard are these: "To do so is contrary to law, both human and divine," and, "The male dress is outre and less graceful than our own."

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Elizabeth Cady Stanton