idiosyncratic

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Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The structure of his stream is a bit more idiosyncratic compared to the others I encountered: Williams often holds polls in his live chat, determining what threads he should investigate next.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

One cannot simply look up a price quote for an idiosyncratic loan for which there is no secondary market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Bamberger contributed not only capital but an idiosyncratic management style—among his colorful incentive programs for employees was one called “the Gorilla Plan”—and a shrewd instinct for expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

We had been an idiosyncratic, leaderless band in the summer, undirected except by the eccentric notions of Phineas.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles