odd combination

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a strange or unexpected mixture

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Examples (10)

  • Pineapple on pizza is considered an odd combination by many people.
  • His shyness and his love for public speaking made for a truly odd combination.
  • She wore an odd combination of a formal silk blouse and rugged hiking boots.
  • The band's music is a fascinating, if odd, combination of folk and industrial rock.
  • The chef is famous for creating dishes with an odd combination of ingredients, like chocolate and chili.
  • The ancient castle with a modern glass extension is an architecturally odd combination.
  • His calm demeanor and intense, fiery eyes were an odd combination that intrigued everyone.
  • What seems like an odd combination of skills can sometimes lead to innovation.
  • The friendship between the energetic puppy and the grumpy old cat was an odd combination, but a heartwarming one.
  • That movie was an odd combination of slapstick comedy and serious drama, and it didn't quite work.