as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
while passing through the airport, don't do anything kinky that is likely to draw the suspicion of security
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Recent Examples of kinky
With black fingernails and facial scruff in his debut years, Demna was seen as a ringleader for all things underground and alternative, exalting the grittier elements of Paris in his collections, along with jolts of S&M and punk, seen in kinky face hoods and spiky sunglasses.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The legislation institutes federal protections against discrimination of natural hairstyles, such as curly and kinky hair, as well as protective styles like Bantu knots, locs and twists.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
To revive curly, coily, and kinky textures, reset bangs every day or two with water or a spritz of lightweight styling mist like François’s Mist Nourishing Water.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Sciorra eventually realizes that her new man is the kinky paramour of said patient, and the therapist has to face the terrifying possibility that her beau might be responsible after her patient meets a tragic end.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The legislation institutes federal protections against discrimination of natural hairstyles, such as curly and kinky hair, as well as protective styles like Bantu knots, locs and twists.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
To revive curly, coily, and kinky textures, reset bangs every day or two with water or a spritz of lightweight styling mist like François’s Mist Nourishing Water.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Sciorra eventually realizes that her new man is the kinky paramour of said patient, and the therapist has to face the terrifying possibility that her beau might be responsible after her patient meets a tragic end.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinky
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Continue reading … 'THIS IS SO CRAZY' – DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is rarely seen making a grand gesture or engaging in behavior that could be described as bizarre.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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So those [neoclassical] artists are to me, in a very weird sense, the very earliest photographers—except their medium was oil on canvas.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The first sign of Mom Fatigue is leaving weird stuff in the fridge.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Then there is the curious case of an unreleased snippet making its way into one of UFC fighter Payton Talbott’s YouTube vlogs which is significant because he and Ocean have been linked romantically since the singer posted Talbott on social media during Valentine’s Day.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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And that loose definition is driving a post-pandemic innovation boom in this curious corner of the cycling world.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The odd team out of that mix is headed to a play-in game Tuesday.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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People had called, but Tommy wouldn’t answer — odd for a man Maryanne often chastised for taking too many calls at the dinner table.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vogue unveiled their covers featuring Met Gala co-chairs, rapper A$AP Rocky, actor Colman Domingo, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton, and a portrait of the ever peculiar Pharrell Williams.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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This has put the American Black dandy in a peculiar, paternalistic position.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The cuts would devastate weather and climate research as weather is becoming more erratic, extreme and costly.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street has been in an erratic yo-yo pattern since Donald Trump announced, held off, implemented, augmented, and paused worldwide tariffs.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Kinky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinky. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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