Example Sentences

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The sale will be perfect, she said, for "people who dress more eccentrically and want to find a truly exceptional piece for their wardrobe".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The seeds of the cypress are eccentrically shaped, with centers that resemble “thick pancakes.”

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

The museum’s more eccentrically enchanting collection includes Queen Marie of Romania’s royal artifacts — including gilded furniture, jewelry and icons — and a film, photos and story on the museum’s history.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

She delivered the Grand Guignol with a wink that was all the more disturbing for being so eccentrically amusing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2022

The jurors had noted how his left eye floated and how the light winked against its dull, glassy surface as it orbited eccentrically in its socket.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson