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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
An effort to protect a social media marvel and architectural oddity on La Jolla’s Black’s Beach is underway.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Hiaasen is from Florida, understands its oddities and sets his books there.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This isn’t about the oddity of a week that can feel like a circus.
—Sam McDowell February 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the calendar oddity typically happen every four years (although there are some exceptions), the next leap is skipping 2026 altogether and will happen in 2028.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Hiaasen is from Florida, understands its oddities and sets his books there.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
This isn’t about the oddity of a week that can feel like a circus.
—Sam McDowell February 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the calendar oddity typically happen every four years (although there are some exceptions), the next leap is skipping 2026 altogether and will happen in 2028.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddity
Noun
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This under-$40 Amazon pick totally does the trick, and even comes with a little matching pouch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The previous reader confirmed that the engine can be remote started with this trick using the key-fob.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers have tickets available for their home opener, something of a rarity.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Although many are still chasing after this anomaly in pursuit of a fifth force, a superior experiment known as PADME should settle the issue once and for all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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Near critical infrastructure, anomalies have a way of outing themselves, and a modest building along Highway A1A soon did just that.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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On her trail are a Báthory relative who is vegetarian (Thomas Schubert), his psychotherapist (Lars Eidinger), two vampirologists, a police inspector and a gallery of eccentrics.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara portrayed ridiculous eccentrics with equal parts hilarity and humanity.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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Holtz in his later years became something of a caricature, like an actor who leans into the over-the-top quirks of his role.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Art, ranging from quaint and peculiar to minimalist and low-key, is everywhere, and the rooms are named after fictional characters whose quirks correspond to their decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the exceptions provided that when the professional determined that there was a probability that his patient would injure himself or others, the professional was allowed to disclose the information to medical, mental health or law enforcement personnel.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Moments of narration and visual maximalism — characters floating, feelings made literal — push the film into more experimental territory, while appearances from Rubén Blades and Cheech Marin add cultural texture.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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One thing Sandlin says SMU tries to ascertain about a player is their play character.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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Engages in effective conflict resolution Handling conflict in a healthy and constructive way is a key trait of a partner who would make a good parent, explains Chicvak.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddity. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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