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outlandish

[out-lan-dish] / aʊtˈlæn dɪʃ /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

One of the more outlandish proposed solutions to climate change is to install orbiting fleets of mirrored satellites that can deflect sunlight, so cooling the planet.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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

Baldwin argues claims around the possibility of recall are outlandish, but also something that the court shouldn’t be addressing.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

They weren’t in black tie or anything outlandish like that, but just in black— black caps, black shirts, black pants, black jackets.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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