oddities

noun

plural of oddity
1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads

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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

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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

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4
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur

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Recent Examples of oddities In recent times, the mountain has developed some modern oddities. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Tubi's library covers a wide range of genres, from recognizable mainstream hits to obscure cult oddities. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026 But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 Despite the mechanical oddities inherent to living machines, investigations into spindle physics have been going on for decades. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 However, upon investigating the crime scene, police discovered several oddities. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 The Black Cat Shoppe is a colorful spot for eclectic oddities and The Next Chapter Books & Art carries on the town’s rich literary history that dates to 1783 when the state’s first bookstore was opened in New Bern. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 The 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta replaced the 599 GTB, making up for its predecessor’s visual oddities by being clad in some of the most elegant bodywork to come out of Pininfarina’s studio in ages. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
  1. tricks
  2. rarities
  3. anomalies
  4. eccentrics
  5. quirks
  6. curiosities
  7. exceptions
  8. nuts
Noun
  • This month was all about the art choices—and a couple clever tricks, too.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Consider the four tricks designers keep up their sleeves for this exact situation.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of tricks
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  • In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 16 June 2026
Definition of rarities
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  • Experts highlight that the scans frequently reveal harmless anomalies or untreatable conditions, rather than actionable early detections.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The investigations into most of the anomalies and observations have been closed, according to a briefing by NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on June 22.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
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  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
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  • The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of quirks
Noun
  • Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The at-home microbiome test has become one of wellness culture’s favorite curiosities.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Definition of curiosities
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  • The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of exceptions
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  • Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 July 2026
  • California's Central Valley, stretching some 20,000 square miles (51,800 square kilometers), is an agricultural powerhouse that's estimated to produce 40% of the nation's fruits, nuts and other table foods, including most of its nectarines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
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