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uncanny

[uhn-kan-ee] / ʌnˈkæn i /


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Saar hand-painted each figure, uncanny expressions hinting at some kind of inner world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

To put it plainly: Julian’s imitations lacked the vivacity that made his art unique, resulting in an uncanny dissonance between idea and result.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Instead, the leading AI company reported to government and responsible private actors that its new artificial-intelligence model showed an uncanny knack for discovering thousands of unsuspected security flaws in widely used software products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, Russ Field, the band's former guitarist, said Oakes had an "uncanny natural talent to write catchy melodies and lyrics".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

My brother was now full grown, a graceful giant with uncanny spring in his legs, and considered one of the best basketball players in the city.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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