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curios

noun

plural of curio

as in ornamentals

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest be careful of the fragile curios on the end tables

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as in rarities

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest a museum's collection of curios brought back from the Far East by 19th-century traders

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Recent Examples of curios France's passion for paintings, sculptures, ancient artifacts and other valuables and curios is a source of national pride and identity. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Over the past few years, Sofie Birch has amassed a sparkling catalog of bucolic curios on outré labels. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design. — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026 From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Conscription and extensive civil defense shelters, now historical curios in much of the West, remain bedrock elements of Finnish defense. — Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, admirers, colleagues and gallery workers have sent her curios from New Mexico, Tennessee, New England and beyond. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Other items will also be available, such as jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more. — Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026 Advertisement While most fish-out-of-water stories are keen to highlight the strangeness of the world in which the protagonist has embedded themselves, Rental Family treats the curios of Japanese culture with the utmost respect and a naturalistic approach. — Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

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With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of rarities

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The eclectic spa is filled with curiosities and antiquities, and the food is chef-driven but not fussy, with dishes such as steak frites and salmon.

— Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.

— Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of curiosities

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One block north is Marion Square and the weekend farmer’s market for all sorts of nibbles and souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The entrance and exits of Prambanan are also cluttered with vendors selling souvenirs and cold drinks — offering a good opportunity to pick up a bottle of water.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of souvenirs

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India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornaments

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Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trinkets

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Arrow Rock Antiques & Mercantile is stocked with vintage knickknacks and home decor items.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Shelves If your dorm room allows, installing shelves is a great way to store books and photos while creating a surface for displaying your favorite knickknacks and other décor.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026

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