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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
be careful of the fragile curios on the end tables
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
a museum's collection of curios brought back from the Far East by 19th-century traders
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Recent Examples of curio
Usually, a movie shot like this is either a curio or a catastrophe, too practiced and deliberate to ever be spontaneous or convincing.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
This includes using pebbled leather wallpaper, Bolivian lacquered hardwood for the bars, crush-velvet furnishings, gold and Italian marble flooring, and bookshelves lined with trinkets, curios, and coveted Assouline books.
—Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The result is a seasonal roundup of few marquee releases, but plenty of obsession-worthy curios: comebacks from the Cure, Bon Iver, Laura Marling, Stephen Malkmus, Japandroids, Kim Deal, and Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt; rapid-fire reloads from the Smile, Charli XCX, and Mount Eerie.
—Pitchfork, 2 Oct. 2024
It’s filled with a range of curios and fine art pieces, including special collections of American, Asian, and Oceanic art.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
This includes using pebbled leather wallpaper, Bolivian lacquered hardwood for the bars, crush-velvet furnishings, gold and Italian marble flooring, and bookshelves lined with trinkets, curios, and coveted Assouline books.
—Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The result is a seasonal roundup of few marquee releases, but plenty of obsession-worthy curios: comebacks from the Cure, Bon Iver, Laura Marling, Stephen Malkmus, Japandroids, Kim Deal, and Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt; rapid-fire reloads from the Smile, Charli XCX, and Mount Eerie.
—Pitchfork, 2 Oct. 2024
It’s filled with a range of curios and fine art pieces, including special collections of American, Asian, and Oceanic art.
—Todd Plummer, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curio
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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As the show regularly notes, and the finale goes out of its way to underline, Vera joined the force when women were still a rarity.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both Krug and Eden Rock are bold, nonconformist brands that value craftsmanship, rarity, and sustainability.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shop and Dine in West Yellowstone The gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is not only the doorway to outdoor adventure, but also a great place to grab a bite to eat or shop for souvenirs.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For reusable bottles, several local shops in Park City, including Locals, sell stylish options that double as souvenirs.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plants like trumpet honeysuckle, bee balm, and hummingbird sage provide much more nectar than hybrids and exotics.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Mar. 2024
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Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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His research, which was recognized by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management as its distinguished scholar for 2020, explores the emergence and adoption of novelty.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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While displays of photos, dollar bills and knickknacks above bottles of bourbon are pretty typical in neighborhood dives, the vibe of the corner bar at 412 N. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is its own thing.Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Curio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curio. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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