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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
Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads.
—Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015
The reason for the feverish activity and reappearance of missing oddments is a short walk from our house: the raging Boise River.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 19 May 2017
The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017
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
Tall conical hats, wire wands and pseudo-scientific oddments sprout from their heads.
—Julia Couzens, sacbee, 18 May 2015
The reason for the feverish activity and reappearance of missing oddments is a short walk from our house: the raging Boise River.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 19 May 2017
The furniture and other oddments pretty much filled the storage space.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 30 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddment
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Teams will only be allowed to exceed the cap by an amount equal to the prior season’s average salary — unless the NHL and NHLPA approve the full amount, which will only happen when there is no doubt the player will miss the entire remainder of the season, including the playoffs.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Aside from the pandemic anomaly, the World Bank data also showed that only three exceptions to annual passenger growth occurred post-1980.—
Dana Dunne,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Federal contractors and in some cases subcontractors are an exception, as are a handful of states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Despite the relative rarity of myocarditis, the condition has underpinned a campaign by anti-vaccine activists to take the vaccines off the market.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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But compared to Paul’s clash with Mike Perry and Nate Diaz, this scrap with Chavez Jr. doesn’t seem to be moving the needle as much.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Use food scraps to make broth, then compost the leftovers to make fertilizer.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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For example, automating rollback protocols, security scans and alert systems for anomalies across AI workflows.—
Navdeep Malik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new amendment, set to be on the ballot in 2026, would allow abortions in medical emergencies and cases of fetal anomalies, such as birth defects.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Longshots like Just Steel and Deposition may lack big wins, but Aaron advises not to overlook them in exotics.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 300 rare vehicles, from early collectibles to the latest exotics.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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The researchers used remnants of coral species that only live in shallows very near the sea surface.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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This removes ghosting, which happens when new content appears on screen but the display still shows remnants of previous content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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The chemical compound has been linked to fetal abnormalities, low birth weight, and brain and behavior disorders in infants and children, as well as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity in adults.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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“Oddment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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