peculiarities

NOUN

characteristic; oddity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinctiveness eccentricity foible idiosyncrasy particularity quirk trait

STRONG

abnormality affectation attribute bizarreness character feature freakishness gimmick kink mannerism mark property quality queerness savor schtick singularity slant specialty twist unusualness

WEAK

odd trait

Antonyms

STRONG

simplicity

WEAK

normality usualness

Example Sentences

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By late 2021, the Ministry of Peculiarities was a reality in Asuza.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

In the years before launching the Ministry of Peculiarities, the group estimates they took part in at least 100 escape rooms and wanted to correct what they say as two main criticisms.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

Of course, it wouldn’t be Practical Peculiarities without a creepy twist.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2023

Practical Peculiarities began as a photography series in 2019.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2023

Peculiarities in the silkworm are known to appear at the corresponding caterpillar or cocoon stage.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly