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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
be careful of the fragile curios on the end tables
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
a museum's collection of curios brought back from the Far East by 19th-century traders
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Recent Examples of curio
The result is a seasonal roundup of few marquee releases, but plenty of obsession-worthy curios: comebacks from the Cure, Bon Iver, Laura Marling, Stephen Malkmus, Japandroids, Kim Deal, and Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt; rapid-fire reloads from the Smile, Charli XCX, and Mount Eerie.
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Pitchfork, 2 Oct. 2024
It’s filled with a range of curios and fine art pieces, including special collections of American, Asian, and Oceanic art.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
As a result, the film has an unconventional aesthetic — a bit like a tapestry of artistic curios that is stitched together.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
At the same time, and for all its zealous energy, the Who’s heady rock opera can’t help feeling like a curio, one that seems to come back around every three decades or so.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
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Pitchfork, 2 Oct. 2024
It’s filled with a range of curios and fine art pieces, including special collections of American, Asian, and Oceanic art.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
As a result, the film has an unconventional aesthetic — a bit like a tapestry of artistic curios that is stitched together.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
At the same time, and for all its zealous energy, the Who’s heady rock opera can’t help feeling like a curio, one that seems to come back around every three decades or so.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curio
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
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While Turkey Day game days are considered a rarity for some teams, the Lions and Giants will hit the holiday field for the 59th year in a row.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The brand will also bring a unique in-person shopping experience to Indy as Primark does not sell products online, operating solely as a brick-and-mortar store, a rarity in the age of rabid online shopping.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Old Town is also a good place to get souvenirs, with there being plenty of gift shops to get some Arizona knickknacks.Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
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Away The Luggage Tag Away Away The Luggage Tag $25 $18 Away A luggage tag is one of those things that might seem silly, until your airline loses a bag full of your favorite clothes and souvenirs.Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 2024
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Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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The parade’s 98th year was the largest yet, with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Streaming holiday films:Best Christmas movies on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Disney+, Max? How to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade This year's parade includes 22 floats, 17 character balloons, 15 heritage or novelty balloons and more than 700 clowns, according to NBC.Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
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That’s Crazy is worth a spin to peruse oddities, knickknacks, and The Walking Dead production clothing and props.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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One of Red Light’s closest neighbors, Gargoyles Statuary, is a dark, cozy store that truly embodies the Ave’s funky spirit with spooky wares like Gothic art, pagan knickknacks and sculptures of various sizes.Mike Seely, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2024
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“Curio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curio. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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