oddities

noun

plural of oddity
1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads

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2
as in rarities
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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3
as in anomalies
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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4
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur

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Recent Examples of oddities But most have written asking for advice about life’s vexations and troubles, or to share their observations on life’s oddities and joys. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 In the world of traffic oddities, one car straddling a bike path median — like a gymnast poised on a balance beam — could be called a fluke. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 That somebody was Dirk Dole, of California, who purchased Mystery Hill in 2022 and added an oddities museum and a gemstone mining experience. — Janelle D. James, ABC News, 29 July 2026 The soundtrack is iconic, the gameplay is fluid and responsive and rewards skilled players, and there were so many secrets to be found that Easter egg hunters are still discovering bits, pieces, and oddities to this day. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Mize’s situation also highlights all the oddities surrounding the Tigers’ trade-deadline dilemma. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026 But like so many beloved genre oddities, that next chapter never materialized. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 This peculiar group has evolved an astonishing array of survival strategies, superpowers, and oddities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 Meanwhile, here are a few more pieces of trivia, oddities and curiosities coming out of the 2026 Emmy nominations. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
  1. tricks
  2. rarities
  3. anomalies
  4. eccentrics
  5. quirks
  6. curiosities
  7. exceptions
  8. nuts
Noun
  • Standard Tactics Lose Their Edge Here The biggest surprise was that the tricks our agency uses for clients didn’t work here!
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The voices and visions play tricks and offer surprises, and there’s a sense of humour even when tragedy is lurking in the wings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 June 2026
Definition of rarities
Noun
  • Used well, these tools can reduce manual reporting, improve forecasting, identify anomalies and help teams focus on higher-value decisions.
    — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This feature can also analyze spending patterns, notify customers of anomalies, and recommend areas where customers can save more.
    — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of anomalies
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  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Noun
  • Also in that notebook is the apparent good news about Nick Pivetta playing loss toss yesterday, an explanation for some lineup quirks last night and the transaction that created room for Ray on the roster.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now many of the quirks of modern life have made meeting organically in person less likely.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quirks
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  • Taken together, OpenAI's Hugging Face incident, Claude's unauthorized breaches, autonomous DeepSeek attacks, adaptive AI worms and now OpenAI's decision to slow work involving Astra are difficult to dismiss as isolated curiosities.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Should have charged it to the universe’s appetite for curiosities.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of curiosities
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  • The notable exceptions are the athletes themselves, who until 2021 got little more than scholarships, even though their talent and work are at the center of the whole enterprise.
    — Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There are some exceptions, like the MLB's partnership with Capital One.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Some bars with nuts and seeds offer better balance, but many lean more toward dessert than a truly nourishing snack.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fats are found in foods like butter, oils, nuts, meat, and fish.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026
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