Peculiar
Peculiar adjective - Being out of the ordinary.
Recent and peculiar are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recent" instead an adjective "Peculiar".
Nearby Words: peculiarity, peculiarly
Both words in one sentence
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The peculiar interplay of aspects of Suburbia and The City in the real-world city of Baltimore, Maryland (rural sensibilities + high population density = wacky crime) has made it a popular choice in recent years for Crime and Punishment Series (Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire).
Source: The City - A peculiar recent example is the Liberace Biopic Behind the Candelabra, which was reportedly rejected by US film studios for its gay subject matter, was made as a TV movie by HBO, and then did get a cinematic release in many overseas markets.
Source: Made-for-TV Movie
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