castoffs

plural of castoff
as in rejects
one who is cast out or rejected by society a castoff who later became a famous poet

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Recent Examples of castoffs Although charity shops are littered with modern castoffs—think melamine plates and small appliances—a trip can also manifest fabulous decor items to accent your home. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 A lot of Christmas decor serves no purpose other than bringing cheer, and this is truly where someone’s castoffs or change of decor can be someone else’s delight. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Goodwill wants to be known for more than selling people’s castoffs. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Castoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castoffs. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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