eccentric
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"It was a brilliant display of British democracy in action," says Pownall - who sees people running in costumes as a part of Britain's "unique eccentric energy".
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
The 32-year-old Tree -- with a distinctive bowl haircut and eccentric, meme-worthy internet persona -- was known for hits such as "Life Goes On," "Miss You," and "Alien Boy."
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
That was a wonderfully eccentric romance forged in molten lava.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Filled with eccentric decorative touches that mirrored Simmons’ vibrant public persona, the property features everything from staircase cherubs and boldly patterned wallpaper to curved French doors, terraced gardens, and a key-shaped swimming pool.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
I imagine he did not think I was a beggar, but only an eccentric sort of lady, who had taken a fancy to his brown loaf.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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