1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
had the peculiarity of constantly fussing with his hair
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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
Twain’s narrative boasts some—discrepancies is too magisterial a word … peculiarities, say.
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Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Brand, though, made the unusual decision to forgo a licensed attorney and launch his own defense — a choice that, at times, has brought an air of peculiarity to the otherwise tense and emotional proceedings.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
To illustrate this peculiarity, consider a hypothetical example regarding the rocks that chimpanzees use to smash nuts.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Was this down to the peculiarities of the circuit or has Red Bull more or less caught up?
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Brand, though, made the unusual decision to forgo a licensed attorney and launch his own defense — a choice that, at times, has brought an air of peculiarity to the otherwise tense and emotional proceedings.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
To illustrate this peculiarity, consider a hypothetical example regarding the rocks that chimpanzees use to smash nuts.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Was this down to the peculiarities of the circuit or has Red Bull more or less caught up?
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for peculiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peculiarity
Noun
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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That’s why researchers have spent decades trying to use genetics and behavioral characteristics to divide the spectrum into meaningful subtypes.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Each area high school is known for its particular geography, academic or sports reputation, quirks and traditions.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a quirk of history, Lacoste is also the site of the Chateau of the Marquis de Sade.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The sound quality has also improved from previous AirPod generations.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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His appearance and mannerisms remain constant over the decades, while historical events—the Prague Spring, the Vietnam War—sweep on.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Thames was a great choice for Hiccup, capturing the original character’s mannerisms and voice perfectly, though perhaps – as my daughter noted – with a little less squeakiness.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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“Peculiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculiarity. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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