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outre

[oo-trey] / uˈtreɪ /


outré








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These diehard subcommunities centered around outre fashion, indie pop and stylish photography took to Grimes, knowing it allowed them to finally become fans of themselves.

From Salon Nov. 7, 2025

Bennett was in his late 80s when he recorded a 2014 album of duets with the outre Lady Gaga and went on a world tour with her in 2015.

From Reuters Jul. 21, 2023

If you’re a movie lover who thinks getting coal in your stocking is the sign of a year well lived, celebrate the holidays by streaming these outre Santa films.

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2022

After decrying consumerism, swerving into outre avant-rock and selling millions of records anyway, Radiohead learned the hard way that condemning society would just make them even richer.

From The Guardian Jan. 23, 2020

We are very few of us connected with such outre sects, and the exceptions but prove the rule.

From About London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

Sommer has been covering the grotesqueries of outré right-wing conspiracy culture for nearly a decade now.

From Slate May 7, 2026

Yet Keaton’s off-kilter taste—reflected elsewhere in her rambling dialogue delivery and outré fashion sense—is in evidence in her attraction to the strange personalities asked to ruminate on the hereafter.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

In the ’80s, when Boy George or Billy Idol were coming through Lorenzo’s boutique to buy the latest outré designs from Europe, the sales staff at a store would be your guides.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

In 2025, white cabinets and grey floors signify a home with no pesky outré design choices to hinder the viewer’s ability to picture themselves in that kitchen.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2025

“See him while a bit of candle is burning!” exclaimed Margetts, to whom the custom seemed as outré as it had to Thyrza.

From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.




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