plural oddities
1
: an odd person, thing, event, or trait
2
: the quality or state of being odd
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Examples of oddity in a Sentence
Her shyness makes her a bit of an oddity in the business world.
The zoo has such oddities as anteaters and platypuses.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The oddities in the calendar will continue through 2025, impacting payments distributed in January, February, May and August.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
After years of various names, trademark infringement accusations and other manufacturing oddities, the Toyota Land Cruiser debuted in the United States in 1958.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
The show has its annual examples of concepts, wannabe brands and bespoke oddities.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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oddity
noun
odd·i·ty
ˈäd-ət-ē 
plural oddities
1
: something odd
2
: the quality or state of being odd
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