curiosa

Definition of curiosanext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosa
Noun
  • In a similar spirit of upcycling, his exhibition shows Rose Salane’s newest project from Pompeii featuring rocks and other ephemera taken from the historic site.
    Tyler Matthew Oyer Feb. 27, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • There will also be some 60 accessories and personal ephemera from the late industry fixture’s archives spanning artwork, letters and books.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The list includes coveted exotics, like the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, along with some unexpected names, like the Toyota Rav4 EV short-wheelbase prototype.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
  • These results further reinforced the depth of demand across both European exotics and culturally significant collector cars.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • He was named the school’s athletic director in 1980, a rarity for non-football coaches, particularly in the SPC.
    Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • While its skull is almost completely intact—a rarity for fossils of this age—part of the face is shattered, complicating its study.
    Margherita Bassi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Curiosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosa. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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