as in unconventional
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices
the professor's out-there political views have made him a lightning rod for controversy on campus
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Recent Examples of out-there
The show was always an out-there concept, even for HBO.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele is a pretty out-there choice.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The planet is the setting for an unlikely mix of sci-fi, magic, and fantasy, populated by a bizarre assortment of characters whose origins were usually determined by the out-there whims of toymakers — there really is no other way to explain Snout Spout.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
While casual fans of Bessette-Kennedy’s style might imagine her wardrobe as simple above all else, the fashion insider had a taste for the out-there stuff, too.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for out-there
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele is a pretty out-there choice.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The planet is the setting for an unlikely mix of sci-fi, magic, and fantasy, populated by a bizarre assortment of characters whose origins were usually determined by the out-there whims of toymakers — there really is no other way to explain Snout Spout.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
While casual fans of Bessette-Kennedy’s style might imagine her wardrobe as simple above all else, the fashion insider had a taste for the out-there stuff, too.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for out-there
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-there
Adjective
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Accessories are getting more unconventional, too.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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In sharp contrast to the region’s traditional stone dwellings, the experimental concrete home—designed in his mid-20s with collaborators Roland Baltera and François Seigneur—stands out for its angular, unconventional form.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Part of a wave of dissident departures, Carvajal’s defection was akin to a dam breaking, then-US Senator Marco Rubio said at the time.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The government has blamed the attacks on the Jaime Martínez faction, a dissident group of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, operating in the region that did not adhere to the peace accord signed with the state in 2016.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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