offbeat

Example Sentences

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An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In awarding Mr. Neil, the Pulitzer board praised his “one-of-a-kind reviews of automobiles, blending technical expertise with offbeat humor and astute cultural criticism.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The idea that led to this project began when a Mayo Clinic graduate student shared an offbeat thought during a casual discussion with a classmate.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025

“I’m most excited about being part of the offbeat L.A. community,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

It’s like when a song changes key, or starts on the offbeat, or shifts its meter halfway through.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli