strangeness
noun
strange·ness
ˈstrānj-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being strange
2
: the flavor characterizing a strange quark
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The world is complex and strange, and its strangeness must be acknowledged, analyzed, and enjoyed.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
But let’s recap some of the strangeness, as Tatis remains homerless 30 games into the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Part of the strangeness of Thursday was hearing as much about Stafford as the quarterback the Rams selected.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
But let’s recap some of the strangeness, as Tatis remains homerless 30 games into the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Part of the strangeness of Thursday was hearing as much about Stafford as the quarterback the Rams selected.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strangeness
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“Strangeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strangeness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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