outlandish

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With neither party offering an alternative to policies of mass incarceration, recognizing the humanity of those convicted of crimes seems outlandish — and offering them a path to redemption seems downright heretical.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

That trees relate to one another is an idea once thought outlandish but now widely accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She was known for her eccentric and outlandish designs, which have been worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The first, “The Triumph of Beauty and Deceit,” seemed to take zaniness to outlandish operatic extremes, which led to the orchestra commissioning the next three.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The prestige of his outlandish voracity, of his immense capacity as a spendthrift, of his unprecedented hospitality went beyond the borders of the swamp and attracted the best-qualified gluttons from all along the coast.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez