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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
had the peculiarity of constantly fussing with his hair
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
as its name indicates, the red-winged blackbird has the distinctive peculiarity of a red patch on its wings
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Recent Examples of peculiarity
There’s a peculiarity with ownership in soccer today.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
There are some historical peculiarities that even patient scholarship cannot fully explain.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The world according to Jim: • This is another of those peculiarities that make Southern California … well, different.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
There are some historical peculiarities that even patient scholarship cannot fully explain.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
The world according to Jim: • This is another of those peculiarities that make Southern California … well, different.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
Noun
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even CEOs of major AI companies are starting to admit the pitfalls and quirks of the technology.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vibe coding restores the joy of programming by allowing developers to focus on architecture, logic and problem-solving, not boilerplate or syntax quirks.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Peculiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiarity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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