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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the fabric store sells oddments left over from cutting
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
one of those medical oddments that has perplexed and intrigued generations of medical historians
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
an exhibit devoted to the incredible array of oddments that are collected by people the world over
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Recent Examples of oddment
Like some kind of industrious magpie, the designer Anna Sui has spent decades assiduously gathering up shiny oddments from the pop culture landscape and shaping them into a singular career in fashion design.
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New York Times, 3 Oct. 2019
At its core, the brand utilizes oddments from fashion’s past to call out the industry’s eco-problem.
—Teen Vogue, 10 Sep. 2019
Anyone can buy beans from Rancho Gordo, but the Bean Club—which sends members six rare varieties and a few other oddments, like blue hominy, every three months—closed its rolls last year.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018
The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017
Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads.
—Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015
New York Times, 3 Oct. 2019
At its core, the brand utilizes oddments from fashion’s past to call out the industry’s eco-problem.
—Teen Vogue, 10 Sep. 2019
Anyone can buy beans from Rancho Gordo, but the Bean Club—which sends members six rare varieties and a few other oddments, like blue hominy, every three months—closed its rolls last year.
—Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2018
The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017
Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads.
—Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddment
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ordinance, unanimously adopted by the City Council on March 17, clamps down on height exceptions for residential buildings and revises the process for considering high-volume drive-thru restaurants, to allow for more council oversight.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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One outstanding issue is whether lawmakers will carve out an exception to the ban for existing data centers — an amendment to do so failed to pass the House.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins entered this game having not played for three straight days, a rarity this time of year.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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And these days, any kind of rarity in a revival is worthy savoring.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Think of it like a blender—feed scraps in slowly to avoid overwhelming the system.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Reusing kitchen scraps in your garden is a win-win for your plants, the environment, and your budget.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 Apr. 2026
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The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles and fleets of expensive European cars of some of the suspects sparked huge anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in appalling poverty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Anthropic episode risks being not an anomaly, but a preview.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The list includes coveted exotics, like the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, along with some unexpected names, like the Toyota Rav4 EV short-wheelbase prototype.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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These results further reinforced the depth of demand across both European exotics and culturally significant collector cars.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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What comes to auction in May are the remnants of that discipline.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The event is open to people ages 12 to 25 and is designed to detect heart abnormalities that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among young athletes.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is an ongoing scientific controversy over whether obese individuals with no metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, should be treated as higher risk.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Oddment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddment. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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