Synonyms of curiosities

curiosities

noun

plural of curiosity

1

as in rarities

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest

the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rarities
• wonders
• curios
• exotics
• oddities
• marvels
• oddments
• monsters
• virtus
• abnormalities
• ephemera
• mutants
• objets d'art
• anomalies
• mutations
• found objects
• prodigies
• objets trouvés
• rare birds
• malformations
• freaks
• monstrosities
• rara avises

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamentals
• novelties
• souvenirs
• ornaments
• curios
• knickknacks
• trinkets
• gewgaws
• bibelots
• collectibles
• gimcracks
• gauds
• tchotchkes
• baubles
• doodads
• kickshaws
• trifles
• figurines
• trumperies
• mementos
• bric-a-brac
• keepsakes
• bagatelles
• virtus
• gimcrackeries
• conversation pieces
• bijouteries
• trinketries
• objets d'art
• collector's items

3

as in tricks

an odd or peculiar habit

Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tricks
• traits
• characteristics
• eccentricities
• quirks
• mannerisms
• habits
• idiosyncrasies
• peculiarities
• oddities
• singularities
• tics
• twists
• quips
• crotchets
• kinks
• quiddities
• attributes
• affectations
• individualisms
• tendencies
• erraticisms
• attitudes
• practices
• properties
• customs
• personalities
• patterns
• characters
• perversions
• airs
• abnormalities
• addictions
• predilections
• ways
• proclivities
• inclinations
• predispositions
• identities
• humors
• leanings
• partialities
• propensities
• bents
• temperaments
• dispositions
• penchants
• individualities
• geniuses
• wonts
• marks
• neuroticisms
• natures
• turns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curiosities

In the meantime, Mars in Gemini makes an alignment with Jupiter in Leo, increasing our self-confidence and piquing our curiosities. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday. — David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2026

The at-home microbiome test has become one of wellness culture’s favorite curiosities. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. — Pierre Groppo, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026

Another that sort of fits into the category of ‘kit curiosities’ is Brazil, who actually wore white with a blue trim until the 1950s, rather than the yellow that has become iconic since. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Among other curiosities were Matthew Howard and Joseph Pereira cheerfully pulverizing Philip Glass’ Fantasy Concerto for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, as well as Boris Allakhverdyan suavely ghosting jazz legend Artie Shaw in his Clarinet Concerto. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Each area has unique touches, almost like a collection of curiosities. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026