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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
Everton’s first goal was the nadir for that curios theme of United’s display.
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Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The owners of a Florida curio shop have been arrested for selling human remains on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Orange City Police Department.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
But that hasn’t stopped some weird curios from sneaking through.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Here’s why March 30, 2025 12:00 AM Entertainment Historic photos show Hallmark’s growth to giant of cards, curios and entertainment
March 29, 2025 5:30 AM
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—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The owners of a Florida curio shop have been arrested for selling human remains on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Orange City Police Department.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
But that hasn’t stopped some weird curios from sneaking through.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Here’s why March 30, 2025 12:00 AM Entertainment Historic photos show Hallmark’s growth to giant of cards, curios and entertainment
March 29, 2025 5:30 AM
See all stories
The Kansas City Star
J.M. Banks is The Star’s culture and identity reporter.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curio
Noun
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Scales attack a variety of plants including woody ornamentals such as boxwoods, camellias and hollies, young trees such as maples, and houseplants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Stalter is refreshingly comfortable in her own skin—a rarity in Hollywood (and everywhere else, really).—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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But that isn’t the case for the Cardinals, who are a rarity in this regard.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Memorabilia, souvenirs, and keepsakes take us back in time.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Members volunteered at the ticket table, concessions, and souvenir table..—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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These are very tastefully laid off, with walks and carriage drives, and are covered with a profusion of rare exotics, beautiful flowers, and semi-tropical plants of every variety known to this climate.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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The question is, if our native plants evolved under the local conditions, how on earth do these exotics outcompete them?—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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But attendance at Sutter Health Park has likely received a boost from the novelty available to fans, of seeing a major-league team play in a 13,400-seat, minor-league stadium.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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O’Brien says his critics might be confused because of the novelty of his approach.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In our woeful orthography, choir, and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and knickknack has four—count them, four—entirely useless K’s.—
Gabe Henry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tired of lining Instagram owner Mark Zuckerberg’s pockets without any return, Tapia recently spearheaded the work to open an accompanying online shop, the Los Feliz General Store, which sells shirts and knickknacks.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Curio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curio. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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