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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
For a cabinet of curiosities–style display, place paperwhites in an open-top glass terrarium along with other natural elements like evergreen clippings and pine cones.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The question is whether Americans understand why Greenland matters, and what is at stake if strategic constants continue to be treated as political curiosities.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Perhaps some curiosities of the cosmos are best left alone.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Altman, with his own curiosities about the efficacy of the payments, helped finance a series of experiments on basic universal income from his OpenResearch project, beginning in 2020.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
This is Amused Bouche, SAVEUR’s food questionnaire that explores the culinary curiosities of some of our favorite people.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 29 Jan. 2026
With the sun, Mercury and Mars activating your expansive ninth house, chances are your curiosities don’t feel lighthearted.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The other big hit for me was Spellbound by Magic Castle, an experience inspired by the legendary magician Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) that replicates a 1920s speakeasy complete with mood lighting, furnishings, and curiosities from Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The question is whether Americans understand why Greenland matters, and what is at stake if strategic constants continue to be treated as political curiosities.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Perhaps some curiosities of the cosmos are best left alone.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Altman, with his own curiosities about the efficacy of the payments, helped finance a series of experiments on basic universal income from his OpenResearch project, beginning in 2020.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
This is Amused Bouche, SAVEUR’s food questionnaire that explores the culinary curiosities of some of our favorite people.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 29 Jan. 2026
With the sun, Mercury and Mars activating your expansive ninth house, chances are your curiosities don’t feel lighthearted.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosities
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On the home front, several generations have grown up on an American mainland without malaria, yellow fever, or typhoid fever; diseases like dysentery are medical rarities.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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After putting out Hug of Thunder, one of the best rock albums of that year, Broken Social Scene rolled out their 2019 Let’s Try the After EPs in two volumes, as well as a collection of B-sides and rarities called Old Dead Young in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The beds are planted with a mix of edibles and ornamentals that can be enjoyed from the sitting area.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the Environmental Protection Association, neem is safe for use on vegetables and food plants as well as ornamentals.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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In chats among Kalshi traders on the online forum Discord, some show their reluctance to reveal their trading tricks by misdirecting.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coleman was known for her daring stunt tricks in the air.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Partnering with denim heads, particularly ones with an online following, has become an authentic and transparent way for these companies to communicate their new novelties and innovations to the end consumer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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This will leave you space to bring home the souvenirs that will always remind you of Lisbon.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Downtown Boone is the perfect place to go for souvenirs from your time in Western North Carolina.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Curiosities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosities. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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