ODDMENT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

oddment

noun

ˈäd-mənt

Definition of oddment

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value the fabric store sells oddments left over from cutting

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whole

as in exception

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected one of those medical oddments that has perplexed and intrigued generations of medical historians

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as in rarity

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest an exhibit devoted to the incredible array of oddments that are collected by people the world over

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Recent Examples of oddment Like some kind of industrious magpie, the designer Anna Sui has spent decades assiduously gathering up shiny oddments from the pop culture landscape and shaping them into a singular career in fashion design. — New York Times, 3 Oct. 2019 At its core, the brand utilizes oddments from fashion’s past to call out the industry’s eco-problem. — Teen Vogue, 10 Sep. 2019 Anyone can buy beans from Rancho Gordo, but the Bean Club—which sends members six rare varieties and a few other oddments, like blue hominy, every three months—closed its rolls last year. — Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018 The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space. — Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017 Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads. — Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015

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Noun

The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.

— Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of remainder

Noun

To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
What’s overlooked is that the Heat will have three of its next four first-round draft picks and preserved the ability to use its full $16 million midlevel exception next summer.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

For his latest fashion comeback, Van Assche returned to his historic Belgian production partner Gysemans BVBA, though his new collection is realized with only deadstock fabrics, meaning smaller quantities and a sense of rarity.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Whittingham suggested Michigan might have leaned too heavily on the rhino against Western Michigan, but that position is going to be a staple of Beck’s offense, meaning targets for tight ends might be more of a rarity.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rarity

Noun

Titcomb said that flexibility could allow garment factories to send polyester-elastane cutting scraps together rather than segregating each composition as production lines change.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Perhaps that’s why the show at Scully’s feels so major; by incorporating scraps of New York into the work, Prieto is finally metabolizing a piece of the city.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

The report attributed the anomaly to a strong Arctic winter vortex in January and February 2025.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Reatil and quick-service restaurants can audit drive-thru bottlenecks, analyze foot traffic and flag point-of-sale (POS) anomalies.

— Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of anomaly

Noun

There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of exotic

Noun

Both conditions are diagnosed using endoscopy, a procedure that lets doctors examine the esophagus and take biopsies to check for abnormalities.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026
Companies that know how to track their systems, spot changes and abnormalities and tie them to the people responsible for decision-making will be able to control risks without compromising innovation.

— Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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