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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
Use desire-finding questions and exercises to uncover childhood dreams, innate interests, curiosities, and discontents.
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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
The former senior specialist said that one of the curiosities of working at Sotheby’s was how much time the staff spent thinking about ways to differentiate the auction house from Christie’s, only to discover that most clients couldn’t really tell the two apart.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 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
In rare cases, goats develop extra horns through a genetic mutation called polyceraty, often becoming local curiosities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 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
The museum is designed as a modern interpretation of a Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
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
The former senior specialist said that one of the curiosities of working at Sotheby’s was how much time the staff spent thinking about ways to differentiate the auction house from Christie’s, only to discover that most clients couldn’t really tell the two apart.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 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
In rare cases, goats develop extra horns through a genetic mutation called polyceraty, often becoming local curiosities.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 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
The museum is designed as a modern interpretation of a Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosities
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The package will contain a new Dolby Atmos Mix of the album, nine studio rarities, and 16 songs recorded at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Backman is one of the rarities.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 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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Dillon took a beat to think about what works for him before sharing his tips and tricks to remaining youthful.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Weaver shares his go-to honey tips, tricks and cocktail recipes.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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But those who do make the trek are rewarded with pristine stargazing, some of the oldest trees in the world and more natural wonders.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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All soups are beautiful, but miso soup works unique wonders for your gut, heart, and immune health.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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As speed became more important in recent concession history, the rise of novelties has grown with pre-packed bars and treats—Tillamook’s presence in Portland with ice cream sandwiches offers a prime example.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession.—
Howard Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 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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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curiosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosities. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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