1
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
An Australian claymation wonder, Memoir of a Snail is an odd yet captivating tale of memory, loss, and the peculiarities of human (and snail) behavior.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Sometimes explorations of the unknown cross not into a strange land but into the peculiarities of the human mind.
—The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Like Disco Elysium, there is a peculiarity to Phoenix Springs whose world is inspired by our own, features many of the same objects and similar kinds of locations, yet diverges in enough unsettling ways to feel deeply confounding.
—Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Just one of the endless peculiarities that made up my dad.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Sometimes explorations of the unknown cross not into a strange land but into the peculiarities of the human mind.
—The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Like Disco Elysium, there is a peculiarity to Phoenix Springs whose world is inspired by our own, features many of the same objects and similar kinds of locations, yet diverges in enough unsettling ways to feel deeply confounding.
—Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
Just one of the endless peculiarities that made up my dad.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
Noun
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The trick is to find multiple locations that are close enough together and decide on a menu that feels cohesive.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The trick will be whether the Bruins are paying for a career year or reliable future performance.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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One essential leadership trait is learning how to evaluate risk without being paralyzed by it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The Jack Black and Jason Momoa blockbuster A Minecraft Movie is new on digital streaming with bonus features this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Cannabis laws are a patchwork of contradictions, quirks, and outright oddities.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
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Thornton firmly believes that each client’s home should be a reflection of their personal style and that their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, what remains unchanged in towns across America is the quality and trustworthiness of local experts; the individuals who serve as pillars of their communities.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Thin with effeminate mannerisms, Mulumba, who is Ugandan American, grew up in a yellow house in Westchester with six siblings; their mother; and their father, Dr. Joseph Kazigo, a surgeon.—
John J. Lennon,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fans of the film noticed the similarities between the actor and his character’s mannerisms, which surprised the Deadpool actor.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Consider the following attributes – or lack thereof.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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In a number of reviews published Thursday, critics agreed that the film’s cinematography — led by Hutchins and her eventual replacement, Bianca Cline — was its best attribute.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Peculiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiarity. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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