1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of oddities
Medical staff did tend to Castillo as the referee walked away, but fans were quick to notice some oddities in the brief fight.
—
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
My aunt and uncle, who live in Santa Fe—home to the International Folk Art Market, one of the largest such festivals in the world (the next one is July 9-12)—are devoted flea-market pickers and collectors of antique oddities.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
Noun
-
As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
-
From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
-
The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The platform employs a combination of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques to identify patterns, anomalies, and issues across large document sets without requiring extensive human configuration.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
-
The Tuesday parking shortage and the Monday emptiness are not anomalies to correct.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
-
The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The children are all remembered for their quirks and love of family.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
-
One of the new quirks of the 2026 schedule involves Watkins Glen International, site of this weekend’s Cup Series race, shifting from its longstanding late summer date to Mother’s Day weekend.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
The design ethos translates to a warren of nook-and-cranny sitting rooms decorated in sage and slate, ox-blood leather, curiosities and ancestral portraits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
-
Which is why his curiosities point somewhere unexpected.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
-
In the aggregate, there is a correlation between earlier picks and better outcomes, but exceptions abound.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
If the holes appear shallow, then they could be made by squirrels, looking for places to store nuts, or by skunks and raccoons, digging for grubs.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
-
Some foods - like whole grains, kale, nuts and seeds - are good sources of insoluble fiber, which helps keep digestion moving.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
