1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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2
as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddity
In a game with all of the bad blood normal for historical division rivals — an oddity for a team Minnesota sees just twice a year — New Jersey led early and never trailed.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
More than half of their total scoring comes off the bench (41.5) — an oddity good for the best mark in the country.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
For those skeptical of polls and sampling size, Shor's study is based on 26 million online responses collected over the course of 2024, and filtered to adjust to oddities of modern polling.
—Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Disney doesn’t even know how to classify this oddity, calling it live-action, despite only one of the 1,600-plus shots being non-computer generated.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
More than half of their total scoring comes off the bench (41.5) — an oddity good for the best mark in the country.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
For those skeptical of polls and sampling size, Shor's study is based on 26 million online responses collected over the course of 2024, and filtered to adjust to oddities of modern polling.
—Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Disney doesn’t even know how to classify this oddity, calling it live-action, despite only one of the 1,600-plus shots being non-computer generated.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddity
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The company, which sells hot and iced coffee, tea, shakes, as well as burritos and tacos, also hosts classes to teach dogs tricks.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Another simple trick to avoid seeming evasive: Answer questions with yes or no, first; get into the explanation afterwards.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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Uncomfortable spots don’t seem to exist for Denver’s anomaly of a center, though.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ongoing debate The Sierra Nevada has been a topic of debate for decades in the geology community due to an anomaly found within the mantle located underneath the Great Valley.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Attracting talent for greater innovation hazards acquiring a few eccentrics whose gifts come wrapped in controversial packaging.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gravitational Lensing Explained The strange, exceedingly rare object was found using one of the strangest quirks of nature — a gravitational lens.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The team is adept at navigating the quirks of historic homes and is able to honor the original details while making the residence work for modern living.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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But Season 2, by leaning so far into its characters’ anguish, has become more circular and suffocating in its storytelling.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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David was always like, ‘But that’s the character, Jim.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bill Snellings Self-reliance is a cherished American trait, and men in particular embrace it.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddity. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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