How to Use quirky in a Sentence

quirky

adjective
  • Some called her quirky, even kooky.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Does the street have a quirky name?
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The first trend on the way out is quirky name spellings.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Steve is humble and brave and quirky.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The totem pole was the kind of quirky thing locals brag about.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Dot to your heart's desire on your nails for a quirky look.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The show was also quirky and fun — with catchy songs, to boot.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
  • His Versace is quirky and sexy.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • My songs were very, very quirky compared to the norm on those records.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Give me quirky stadiums any day of the week.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
  • There is also a gift shop with fun and quirky Spam merch.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That’s when a quirky idea turns into real brand love.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • This village has found a quirky balance.
    — John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Southwest closed a quirky era in flying.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • At first glance, you may be struck by the quirky design of this handy gadget.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Browse vintage shops, record stores and quirky boutiques.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Their aesthetic is kitschy and quirky.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Who didn’t root for him with his quirky ways and un-football-coach manner?
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The windows and doors come in all shapes and sizes; the rooms have quirky angles.
    — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
  • The father of four is known for his quirky fun with his family.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • Calamy is less quirky and more quotidian and has a quick smile.
    — Armond White, National Review, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Celebrate this unique bond with a quirky candle that says it all.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Plus, the quirky speaker design will be a hit for music lovers.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
  • Plus, the quirky speaker design will be a hit for music lovers.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Part of the process Revisions are a quirky part of the job counts.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Many tracks amount to a quirky beat and a few seconds of vaporous rapping.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For marketers, the saga is more than a quirky design debate.
    — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The drinks menu includes lots of Texas craft beers and quirky cocktails.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.
    — Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Casey’s cast of characters are as quirky as the ocean itself.
    — Caroline Leavitt, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023

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