bizarreness

noun

Definition of bizarrenessnext
as in strangeness

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Recent Examples of bizarreness The bizarreness didn’t stop there. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 June 2026 Roots are produced from the base of the bulb, but in an odd twist of botanical bizarreness, the roots are produced toward the end of the bloom time. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bizarreness
  1. strangeness
  2. unfamiliarity
Noun
  • The strangeness of my writing routine is reflected in its nonexistence.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The film then took a surreal turn, mirroring the strangeness of Fielder’s The Rehearsal, as Seyfried reprised the role of Holmes for reenactments.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of strangeness
Noun
  • But Benetti, who calls Detroit Tigers games during the regular season, has embraced the unfamiliarity.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Casting, per Mehta, hinged on unfamiliarity rather than name recognition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfamiliarity

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“Bizarreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bizarreness. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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