curio

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cu·rio | \ ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌō

, ˈkyər- \

plural curios

Definition of curio

: something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre : curiosity also : an unusual or bizarre person

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Examples of curio in a Sentence

She loves to browse the shops in small towns, looking for curios. be careful of the fragile curios on the end tables

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, a curio cabinet in the corner of her bedroom houses a small army of ceramic figurines — kissing kangaroos and kitschy salt and pepper shakers — which also come to life for her on command. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 June 2022 But don’t let that stop you from picking up a quirky new hobby that can beautify your corner curio cabinet and make a statement, all while piquing your interest in science. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2022 The film is a strange and beguiling curio that shows an artist wrapping up the seventh decade of his career with sadness and nostalgia but also with a resilient spirit. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2022 This poignant and brutal new comedy traces one woman’s attempt to regain her memory while surrounded by a curio-cabinet of alarmingly bizarre characters. — Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2022 The shape not only beautifully hugs the curve of the wrist but also looks cool, opening up the view of the 3D composition like a modern curio cabinet on the wrist. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2022 Small dressers or chests can be night stands, and curio cabinets can make handsome bars or vanities. — Helen Carefoot, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Mar. 2022 Small dressers or chests can be nightstands, and curio cabinets can make handsome bars or vanities. — Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021 But the laptop in its current state is more curio than computer. — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2022 See More

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