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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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As a result, the film has an unconventional aesthetic — a bit like a tapestry of artistic curios that is stitched together.
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
At the same time, and for all its zealous energy, the Who’s heady rock opera can’t help feeling like a curio, one that seems to come back around every three decades or so.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
Content by this author: The Shadow of Poland’s Past
In most of Europe, the anniversary of the start of World War II was little more than a historical curio.
—Jonathan Gorvett, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
There is no unifying size, context, or era among the curio.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 19 July 2024
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
At the same time, and for all its zealous energy, the Who’s heady rock opera can’t help feeling like a curio, one that seems to come back around every three decades or so.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024
Content by this author: The Shadow of Poland’s Past
In most of Europe, the anniversary of the start of World War II was little more than a historical curio.
—Jonathan Gorvett, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
There is no unifying size, context, or era among the curio.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curio
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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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However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
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As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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As in Europe, these are served in souvenir collectible mugs.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Valenzuela broke no lifetime pitching records, his career is more Ken Holtzman than Sandy Koufax, yet throughout the Southland the majority of souvenir Dodger jerseys still bear his name.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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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Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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Early iterations seemed more like novelty acts than transformative tools.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mirroring the look of a vertical bookcase, this would be right at home holding your favorite paperbacks, plants, and other knickknacks in addition to your kicks.Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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The stylish rattan organizer basket is the perfect way to discreetly store away toiletries or knickknacks, while our ivory lush bath rug adds the perfect amount of texture to your space, according to shoppers.Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Curio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curio. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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