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oddments

noun

plural of oddment
1
as in scraps
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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2
as in anomalies
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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3
as in rarities
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 Synonyms for oddments
  1. scraps
  2. anomalies
  3. rarities
  4. remainders
  5. exceptions
  6. curiosities
  7. remnants
  8. abnormalities
Noun
  • Production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest producer, sent prices to record highs, with the US accumulating huge stockpiles and smelters in China forced to turn to scraps to meet that country’s industrial needs.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • His team, which had just gruelingly removed passengers stuck between scraps of metal and glass, turned its attention to another deadly disaster Tuesday night.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • Buckle up for Seven of Nine exploring a remote cluster of uncanny exoplanets, strange alien artifacts, long lost civilizations, and trippy paranormal anomalies.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Reatil and quick-service restaurants can audit drive-thru bottlenecks, analyze foot traffic and flag point-of-sale (POS) anomalies.
    — Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 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 rarities
Noun
  • Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
  • The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of remainders
Noun
  • With its golf ambassadors, Peter Millar still tends to focus on promoting its golfwear — with a few exceptions, such as an event in the Hamptons last year with Cameron Young where the PGA Tour pro showed up dressed in the brand’s lifestyle product.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • After October 19, if that problem falls under one of the new exceptions, those benefits will no longer be legally protected—but airlines can still choose to provide them.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Walls were chockablock with curiosities, including antique herbaria and majolica pottery.
    — Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of curiosities
Noun
  • However, the neutron stars created by such events may be difficult to distinguish from stellar remnants birthed in the traditional way.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Upon entering, remnants of Portaluppi’s everyday reality abound.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • However, because the Food and Drug Administration has warned about a potential for birth abnormalities, it is not recommended for women who are pregnant or who want to get pregnant.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For healthcare leaders, the path forward is less about detecting ever more abnormalities than about improving the balance between early detection, diagnostic precision and health-system capacity.
    — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of abnormalities
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“Oddments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddments. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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