far-out

adjective

ˈfär-ˌau̇t How to pronounce far-out (audio)
Definition of far-outnext
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion the religious sect's far-out clothes and practices made them the talk of the small town

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Recent Examples of far-out The freedom the medium provides has been used to tell stories of all kinds, including first-person documentaries, news analysis, far-out science fiction, and adult dramas using puppets for distancing purposes. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026 Justice’s superhero name and grand mission are not out of place in the longevity field, which attracts colorful characters with far-out theories. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 29 May 2026 Who can resist the urge to look at celebs competing for attention with increasingly far-out creations, the inevitable result of unlimited cash and insider fashion access? — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 Inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job, a piano motif at the base features a golden key as a nod to Electric Mayhem's far-out band leader. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-out
  1. bizarre
  2. strange
  3. weird
  4. funny
  5. odd
  6. peculiar
  7. curious
  8. erratic
Adjective
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Twenty-eight million views on YouTube certified the bizarre piece as a fan favorite.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bizarre
Adjective
  • Some are quieter this year, some are almost ridiculous, but all of them share a strange sense of purpose.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • His attempt to discover what he is supposed to be doing propels him through a succession of increasingly strange encounters, as his search for purpose becomes entangled with his desire for love, friendship and some kind of place in the world.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • This turns into a big argument about Issa being a weird little guy, and suddenly there are multiple potential roommate schisms in the house.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a comically weird dinner with Kel’s ex, Sabrina (a scintillatingly eccentric Jasmin Savoy Brown).
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of weird
Adjective
  • The end result is Murder Bites, my funny, quirky mystery that takes place in a small town where everyone is obsessed with their tiny designer dogs.
    — Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • What is sort of funny is imagining how immersion in the city’s cultural scene fits into Vanderbilt’s broader ambitions.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • Cue a cross-generational odd-couple road trip, with rather more sightseeing detours than Parini had planned for.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Watching a haunting play out in the moment around a thousand strangers gives the thing an odd and interesting warmth.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of odd
Adjective
  • Going one level deeper into full-circle moments for the song, though, is another peculiar connection between Adebimpe and Spider-Man.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That said, this is a week largely for waiting for the full moon to do its one slow, peculiar thing.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of peculiar
Adjective
  • Yes, Thom is in the cult, or at the very least, Riders of the Afterlife–curious, a development that doesn’t track at all but does give him another opportunity to express that he’s broken and misses his dad.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For people in Iowa curious about live music as a profession, that access can make the industry feel closer.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of curious
Adjective
  • Still, the closing play couldn’t erase an erratic and largely unproductive day for the Commanders’ offense.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The symptoms found in those with CTE include memory loss, mood swings, erratic behavioral actions and more.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of erratic

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“Far-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-out. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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