eccentrics

noun

Definition of eccentricsnext
plural of eccentric
as in nuts
a person of odd or whimsical habits an eccentric who designed his house to look like a Scottish castle

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  1. nuts
  2. rarities
  3. flakes
Noun
  • The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Definition of rarities
Noun
  • The snow was coming down thick and in big flakes.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder and ginger.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of flakes
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