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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
had the peculiarity of constantly fussing with his hair
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
as its name indicates, the red-winged blackbird has the distinctive peculiarity of a red patch on its wings
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Recent Examples of peculiarity
The United States is a country—one with a claim to being the world's most important—even if there exist local and regional peculiarities, as anywhere.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But the peculiarities of soccer’s squad rules at the Olympics mean that a quarterfinal exit isn’t evidence of a falling sky.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
An Australian claymation wonder, Memoir of a Snail is an odd yet captivating tale of memory, loss, and the peculiarities of human (and snail) behavior.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Its conceptual peculiarities — the dialogue in verse, the neo-Roman hair and costume design — can be endearing, but the performances are all over the place, and not every actor appears to have gotten the memo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But the peculiarities of soccer’s squad rules at the Olympics mean that a quarterfinal exit isn’t evidence of a falling sky.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
An Australian claymation wonder, Memoir of a Snail is an odd yet captivating tale of memory, loss, and the peculiarities of human (and snail) behavior.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Its conceptual peculiarities — the dialogue in verse, the neo-Roman hair and costume design — can be endearing, but the performances are all over the place, and not every actor appears to have gotten the memo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
Noun
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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From the route itself to the diverse group of runners and supporters, the Miami Marathon's every turn reflects the city's unique characteristics — and the medal is no different.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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Like your animal, each element also represents specific characteristics of a person.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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And for some of Wednesday, all three of those traits were on display.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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While each animal sign is associated with different traits and characteristics, so is each element.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Other Defender features, including identity theft protection and anti-malware protection, will continue to be available.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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One of three subregions of the larger Wairarapa region, Martinborough has literally nothing but over 4,000 miles of frigid Pacific Ocean water between itself and Antarctica, leaving it open to brisk winds that are one of its main weather features.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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That’s because the show leaned into the L.A. quirks, brining on experts on coyotes, palm trees and earthquakes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to the quirks of the NHL schedule, the Avalanche and Hurricanes are hanging out in the same metro area.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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How to wake up earlier and happier The only way to wake up earlier or more easily is to get good quality sleep, Dzierzewski said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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After months of persistence, Juszczyk and Grede became official partners, teaming up to launch what would eventually become Off Season — a sports apparel brand designed for fans who want both quality and style.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Common features in children who claim to have led a previous life include a verbal precocity and mannerisms at odds with that of the rest of the family.—
Saskia Solomon,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brody was 7 years old when his grandfather died, but the memories of his speech and mannerisms left their mark.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2024
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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An apparently qualifying attribute of both Bull Connor and Tom Homan was that neither would allow any sentimental notions with regard to children stand in the way of doing their bosses’ bidding.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Peculiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiarity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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