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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosities
The curiosities include a unique plant with a spooky flair.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
To re-create the image, Ryan McGinley photographed some friends, including the countercultural comedian Julio Torres, at the New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, observing them less as curiosities than as peers.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Use desire-finding questions and exercises to uncover childhood dreams, innate interests, curiosities, and discontents.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This transit is all about DIY energy, too, so embrace your curiosities.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond the familiar planets lies a fascinating frontier filled with icy worlds, mysterious orbits, and cosmic curiosities.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In rare cases, goats develop extra horns through a genetic mutation called polyceraty, often becoming local curiosities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
But Noah … the very first draft of the scripts was his curiosities, extended from Alien.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans from as far as Alaska have made the pilgrimage to Smitty’s to marvel at his den of curiosities.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
To re-create the image, Ryan McGinley photographed some friends, including the countercultural comedian Julio Torres, at the New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, observing them less as curiosities than as peers.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Use desire-finding questions and exercises to uncover childhood dreams, innate interests, curiosities, and discontents.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This transit is all about DIY energy, too, so embrace your curiosities.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond the familiar planets lies a fascinating frontier filled with icy worlds, mysterious orbits, and cosmic curiosities.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In rare cases, goats develop extra horns through a genetic mutation called polyceraty, often becoming local curiosities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
But Noah … the very first draft of the scripts was his curiosities, extended from Alien.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans from as far as Alaska have made the pilgrimage to Smitty’s to marvel at his den of curiosities.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosities
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Depending on the season, visitors might encounter bald eagles, wild turkeys, migrating songbirds, and even attention-grabbing rarities such as snowy owls and puffin-like razorbills.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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The package will contain a new Dolby Atmos Mix of the album, nine studio rarities, and 16 songs recorded at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, Stubblebine hinted to me that the company might have some AI tricks up its sleeve.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Scientists and doctors, as well as mediums and theologians, carried out numerous experiments and parlour tricks to establish a relationship between spirit and matter.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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The director’s fourth feature is told through the story of an early 20th-century sultan curious about the wonders of the burgeoning cinematograph, eventually being introduced to the ins and outs of the new technology by a former operator for the Lumiére Brothers.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Celtics adding Siakam would do wonders for their chances this season and certainly in the future.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The latest advances in multimodal AI are turning voice assistants from novelties into productivity powerhouses.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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Disney also now places limits on annual passholder visits, and their online reservation system favors visitors who spend more on tickets and souvenirs.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Curiosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosities. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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