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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
There’s a peculiarity with ownership in soccer today.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
There are some historical peculiarities that even patient scholarship cannot fully explain.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The world according to Jim: • This is another of those peculiarities that make Southern California … well, different.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
There are some historical peculiarities that even patient scholarship cannot fully explain.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The world according to Jim: • This is another of those peculiarities that make Southern California … well, different.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
Noun
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our favorite feature is the lace trim below the knee on the skirt that makes this dress stand out among similar styles.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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This simple burlap runner is a rustic fall decorating idea, while fresh or faux marigolds provide color and quirk.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Quirk With Meaning Parsons School of Design Even the quirks carried weight.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there’s something about that sort of adolescent age between 12 and 14, where people’s mannerisms change, and people’s bodies change, and people’s voices change, and all of those things.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Peculiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiarity. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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