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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddity
A couple of weeks ago, Donald Trump turned in one of his strangest performances in a campaign with no shortage of them—part of a series of oddities that may or may not constitute an October surprise but has certainly made for a surprising October.
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
For fans of quirky roadside oddities, the giant carrots are relatively popular.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
Those out to invent the future are invariably more than a bit odd, only for SBF’s oddities to become very public precisely due to his success in helping turn what was obscure (crypto itself) into what Chow himself describes as a mania.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But describing a monster on the page is one thing; putting an actress in a functioning foam-latex bodysuit that has all of these oddities built into it is another.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
For fans of quirky roadside oddities, the giant carrots are relatively popular.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
Those out to invent the future are invariably more than a bit odd, only for SBF’s oddities to become very public precisely due to his success in helping turn what was obscure (crypto itself) into what Chow himself describes as a mania.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But describing a monster on the page is one thing; putting an actress in a functioning foam-latex bodysuit that has all of these oddities built into it is another.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddity
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Finding top-quality All-Clad cookware on sale is a rarity, so take advantage of this chance to upgrade everything in one fell swoop.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Tech vendors play a critical role in this process by helping businesses identify and address data anomalies and ensure that the technology is only working with high-quality information.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This grim record that 2024 will almost certainly set in its final few weeks offers another indication that this pattern of extreme heat and violent weather, as scientists say, is no longer the anomaly but the norm.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Long before its golden sands and rocky coves became reality TV-famous, Laguna Beach was known as an enclave for artists, eccentrics, surfers, and bohemians.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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That someone was Gary Paxton, one of the true eccentrics in the early fly-by-night Hollywood rock ‘n’ roll industry.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Drawing from nearly 30 years of life in Montalcino and two decades as a winery CEO, Gray presents a treasure trove of over 300 eclectic entries covering Brunello di Montalcino, town history, Italian culture, and local quirks.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While sometimes unavoidable updates must be made for structural purposes, honoring historic architecture and quirks where possible is imperative to preserving a building’s character.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Although the study found a correlation between city size and family bonds, with smaller cities leading the nation in strong family connections, Arizona was an exception, with the larger cities displaying closer family relationships.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jenkins does give us one wonderful underwater fight which might be the exception that proves the rule.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Writer-director Margolin based the character on his real grandmother, Thelma Post, and the low-budget indie charmed the festival circuit before grossing over $12 million at the box office.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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India’s ability to balance rigorous academics, extracurricular pursuits and meaningful relationships demonstrates her resilience, leadership and character.Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Once the model has learned the defining traits of your ideal wine enthusiasts, it can be applied to score the entire prospect universe, surfacing the individuals with the highest likelihood to convert.Agastya Kumar Komarraju, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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