curiosa

noun

Definition of curiosanext
as in ephemera

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  1. ephemera
  2. exotic
  3. curio
  4. rarity
Noun
  • Ordered thematically and chronologically, with historical ephemera accompanying artworks, the exhibition thoroughly articulates the narrative of a unique figure who nonetheless exemplified the aspirations and contradictions common to his time.
    Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
  • References to 1950s ephemera score writing so alive that the sentences seem almost to vibrate, like particles let loose by a madman.
    Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of ephemera
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of exotic
Noun
  • This profile starts as a curio, but very quickly becomes fascinating.
    Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Black Emperor—and Freedom, the record that crystallized McMahon’s songwriting and elevated Amen Dunes beyond its origins as a reliquary of underground curios.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of curio
Noun
  • Warren's public statement in agreement with Trump on Thursday was a rarity, as the senior senator is known as a progressive and ideological opposite to the president-elect.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While staunchly remaining independent and committing to staying 100% Mexican-owned, Clase Azul has become quite the business over the past three decades—despite its structure being a rarity today.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of rarity
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