peculiarity

noun

pi-ˌkyül-ˈyer-ə-tē How to pronounce peculiarity (audio)
Definition of peculiaritynext
1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit had the peculiarity of constantly fussing with his hair

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2
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind as its name indicates, the red-winged blackbird has the distinctive peculiarity of a red patch on its wings

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Recent Examples of peculiarity If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 For thousands of years, scholars have investigated the peculiarities of irrational numbers. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 Rose of Nevada’s power lies in its peculiarities. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026 In a California electoral peculiarity, every single governor since 1942 has served more than one term. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
  1. trick
  2. characteristic
  3. trait
  4. feature
  5. quirk
  6. quality
  7. mannerism
  8. attribute
Noun
  • Kluivert notched a hat-trick in the 10-1 thrashing of Italy’s Genoa, with Scott, Unal (two goals each) and David Brooks scoring too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The trick is to hold the can 8 to 10 inches away, and spray in short bursts.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of trick
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  • The devices capture images of vehicle tags and characteristics, feeding searchable data to police departments.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Flock cameras photographed passing vehicles and used software to record information including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, dates, times and locations in searchable databases.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • But this was his first opportunity to play against a live pass rush, which tested one of the traits that drew Los Angeles to Simpson.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
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  • In terms of clubs listening to supporters, Lincoln City, newly promoted to the Championship, deserve a pat on the back for restoring a unique quirk to a matchday at what fans know as Sincil Bank.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, the decline is largely an artifact of a quirk in how mortgage loans were recorded during the quarter, researchers noted.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of quirk
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  • The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which ⁠can be used to refuel ships or processed further at refineries, to yield higher quality fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
    — August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Blue Jackets have continued to add highly competitive talents, with Oscar Hemming providing another quality top-six option on the wing.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of quality
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  • Says strange things and has funny little mannerisms, but within lies a devastatingly sharp mind which can produce something special that people will be talking about for years.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This portrait of wannabe bohemians and intellectuals who adopt the fashions, mannerisms, and artistic practices of an earlier time has its own essential timelessness.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mannerism
Noun
  • But Roth had a vision for how his unique combination of attributes could not just benefit his own productions but the theater world at large.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Foreign brands without those two attributes are being marginalized.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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