ODDMENT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

oddment

noun

ˈäd-mənt

Definition of oddment

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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whole

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. — 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

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Noun

Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026

Definition of remainder

Noun

Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The suit alleges The Bay Club does not fall under that exception because parents are not necessarily always on the premises.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

So, not a whole lot of epic gunfights for this Western, a rarity in the genre, but there’s a reason the property has stood the test of time.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of rarity

Noun

Likewise, clouds of metal scraps can be seen around wrecked ships floating through Meteos.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
First, Altilium uses its proprietary EcoAnode technology to salvage up to 99% of the graphite and niobium tungsten oxide (NWO) from scrap and dead batteries.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

The encouraging sign is that AI can now help police what AI builders are doing through agent simulation, anomaly detection and better observability.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Yes, Your Friends & Neighbors got an Emmy nomination for outstanding drama series and nothing else, a strange anomaly, though far from the day’s strangest anomaly.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of anomaly

Noun

The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
The Guardian skill track turns players into a tanky frontline anchor with proximity revives, while the exotics Defrag and Cryoshear join the arsenal.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of exotic

Noun

Although astronomers are pretty sure there is a neutron star in the heart of the remnant based on indirect evidence, no pulsar radio emissions have yet been detected.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 July 2026
But beyond these genetic remnants, the exact nature of any interactions between our species and Neanderthals is much more of a mystery.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Both teams found that the precision of the technique reduced the likelihood of unintended chromosomal abnormalities.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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