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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamentals
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosities
These rare materials aren’t just scientific curiosities but vital in industries that demand resilience and durability.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The curiosities include a unique plant with a spooky flair.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
To re-create the image, Ryan McGinley photographed some friends, including the countercultural comedian Julio Torres, at the New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, observing them less as curiosities than as peers.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Use desire-finding questions and exercises to uncover childhood dreams, innate interests, curiosities, and discontents.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This transit is all about DIY energy, too, so embrace your curiosities.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond the familiar planets lies a fascinating frontier filled with icy worlds, mysterious orbits, and cosmic curiosities.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But Noah … the very first draft of the scripts was his curiosities, extended from Alien.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans from as far as Alaska have made the pilgrimage to Smitty’s to marvel at his den of curiosities.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The curiosities include a unique plant with a spooky flair.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
To re-create the image, Ryan McGinley photographed some friends, including the countercultural comedian Julio Torres, at the New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx, observing them less as curiosities than as peers.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Use desire-finding questions and exercises to uncover childhood dreams, innate interests, curiosities, and discontents.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This transit is all about DIY energy, too, so embrace your curiosities.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Beyond the familiar planets lies a fascinating frontier filled with icy worlds, mysterious orbits, and cosmic curiosities.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But Noah … the very first draft of the scripts was his curiosities, extended from Alien.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Fans from as far as Alaska have made the pilgrimage to Smitty’s to marvel at his den of curiosities.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosities
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There will raffles and games for test pressings, rarities and other prizes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Due on September 26 is a new edition of the album with an analog mix of the original tapes and a deluxe digipak similar to Moon Safari featuring a spatial mix on Blu-ray plus rarities and demos.—
Lily Moayeri,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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In fact, our parent tester of 2 and 4 year olds revealed that a little soap and water works wonders on most surfaces.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Guardians’ pitching plan worked wonders for the first six innings.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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One of this year’s novelties is the Book Adaptation Forum.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everything else was kept for souvenirs.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Don’t leave town without picking up a few souvenirs, either.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Curiosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosities. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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