nontypical

adjective

Definition of nontypicalnext
as in atypical

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Recent Examples of nontypical Scrivner’s 9×9 bull has been officially scored by Boone & Crockett at 411 1/8-inches, and it was just recently declared a new Oklahoma record for a nontypical bull elk. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontypical
  1. atypical
  2. uncharacteristic
  3. untypical
Adjective
  • With the team entering a new era with a new coaching staff, Baltimore made some moves that were a bit atypical on roster cutdown day.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • O’Flynn was still a student at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and had no idea how atypical this approach was for film acting.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of atypical
Adjective
  • The walks remain a persistent issue, an uncharacteristic one for Wheeler.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Then, on lap 122, Palou made a third uncharacteristic error and crashed, bringing out a late caution.
    — Matt Reigle , Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncharacteristic
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  • 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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“Nontypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontypical. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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