NONTYPICAL Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

nontypical

adjective

Definition of nontypical

as in atypical

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Recent Examples of nontypical Even more impressive than that, his rack is the third biggest recorded for a nontypical whitetail and the biggest ever claimed by a hunter. — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Verma-Lallian, whose background is in real estate investing, said Hollywood has proven to be a largely attractive market for herself and other nontypical private investors looking to diversify their portfolios. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Spillers’ big nontypical whitetail sports 18 points and scored 198 2/8 inches. — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 Fifty percent of each purchase will be donated directly to the school, a program that educates typical and nontypical learners in an inclusive environment. — Kimber Westphall, Dallas News, 23 July 2021 See All Example Sentences for nontypical

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Adjective

But despite the assumed protection from the White House, anti-AI public sentiment could still force an atypical level of agreement in Congress on the subject of AI.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
There's light at the end of the tunnel for Southern California's atypical October heat wave as temperatures will begin to drop — albeit slowly — on Wednesday and into the rest of the work week.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of atypical

Adjective

An uncharacteristic stretch during the 2024 and 2025 seasons is well behind them, as the Warriors are playing some of the best football in the Fort Worth area.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Smith also had an uncharacteristic day, catching only four passes for 68 yards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of uncharacteristic

Adjective

If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical.

— Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.

— Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023

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