WEIRDOS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

weirdos

noun

plural of weirdo

as in eccentrics

a person of odd or whimsical habits one of those weirdos that the rest of the town always seemed to be talking about

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Recent Examples of weirdos Were a bunch of weirdos that do weird pursuits. — Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026 Restaurants, shops, and parks — lots of old weirdos hanging around. — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026 Himes’ novels, like Riley’s films, also run on a bench of eccentric weirdos. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 About watching a movie that isn’t trying to be great, but is trying to do something, anything, to entertain weirdos like you. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026 Arden isn’t afraid to let weirdos be weirdos in a musical that has a healthy suspicion of surface perfection. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 In a community overflowing with crusty weirdos, Kate O’Flynn’s Patricia emerges as the undeniable standout. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026 For all you macabre-loving weirdos, HorrorHound Weekend is a great opportunity to meet other fans and industry professionals, participate in costume contests, get an autograph from a celebrity slasher and more. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026 Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026

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Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026

Definition of eccentrics

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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026
California's Central Valley, stretching some 20,000 square miles (51,800 square kilometers), is an agricultural powerhouse that's estimated to produce 40% of the nation's fruits, nuts and other table foods, including most of its nectarines.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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