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Unusual in an interesting way

unusual

adjective

different from other people or things in a way that is interesting, attractive, or impressive

special

adjective

different from and usually better than what is normal or ordinary

unique

adjective

very special, unusual, or good

remarkable

adjective

unusual in a way that surprises or impresses you

odd

adjective

unusual or unexpected in a way that attracts your interest or attention

notable

adjective

unusual or interesting enough to be mentioned or noticed

exotic

adjective

interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar

characterful

adjective

unusual in a new or interesting way

offbeat

adjective

unusual, often in an interesting way

with a difference

used for saying that something is more interesting or unusual than other similar things

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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