idiosyncratic
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There are some idiosyncratic, smaller-cap companies that may offer better risk-adjusted returns.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
So, in this instance, because of these unique and idiosyncratic facts, it really is quite possible that somebody’s head is going to roll.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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
It had no history, no quirky lines or idiosyncratic ornamentations.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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