uncanny

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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

That’s not the only moment in Hobsbawm’s 1994 book “The Age of Extremes” that now reads as uncanny.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Barry’s score remains as uncanny as his sense of drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Their timing has long seemed almost uncanny, leading many people to assume that ravens simply follow wolves to find food.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

She was suddenly aware of how alone she was in this queer place, and she had the uncanny sensation that the singing trees had been singing about her.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo