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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddity
The color-changing design isn’t the only oddity to the 14 Pro series.
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Dominic Preston, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
The oddity about this one, however, was that 2 minutes, 50 seconds remained.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The break for the All-Star festivities is a natural stopping point for taking a closer look under the hood at some of the oddities that have occurred this season.
—Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Other vertebrates have evolved teeth in ways that are truly unique, whether in terms of size, quantity, or just sheer oddity.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Preston, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
The oddity about this one, however, was that 2 minutes, 50 seconds remained.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The break for the All-Star festivities is a natural stopping point for taking a closer look under the hood at some of the oddities that have occurred this season.
—Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Other vertebrates have evolved teeth in ways that are truly unique, whether in terms of size, quantity, or just sheer oddity.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddity
Noun
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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In 1910, a high school diploma was a rarity in the United States, the province of elites destined to be ministers, doctors, or lawyers.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Banks herself rose through the ranks in the early 1990s, when Black high-fashion models on the runway and in magazines were still a rarity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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The worry was that, in 2025, with a new regime in the White House and a sympathetic Congress, the struggles of the previous year could be not an anomaly but a template for the time ahead.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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When the man arrived at the Ysleta port of entry, officers completed a Low Energy Portal scan and noticed anomalies in the way the vehicle looked.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Would love to know what these career eccentrics make of the pomp and pageantry of the Grammys.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Foreman was one of the last living crossover theatrical eccentrics, an outsider artist whose philosophically rigorous work for downtown micro-audiences alternated with engagements at Lincoln Center and the Festival d’Automne, in Paris.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2025
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Other Materials: There is a whole universe of other, often proprietary, materials out there to make dinnerware from: laminated glass dinnerware, polymers, metals, wood, lacquerware, etc. with their own quirks, pluses and limitations to explore.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appétit,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a quirk of German politics, the governing coalitions are often given names.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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But each time the tariffs were slated to take effect, calls with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum kept the tariffs at bay — or provided exceptions for crucial cross-border industries, such as a one-month delay on tariffs for auto manufacturers.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Establishments in CityPlace and Downtown Doral, however, will be barred from obtaining the special exception.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Throughout his career, Tazewell has told the stories of Black and Latino characters through clothing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Its meticulous blending and use of multiple recipes create a depth of character that appeals to casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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