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peculiarities

NOUN

characteristic; oddity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinctiveness eccentricity foible idiosyncrasy particularity quirk trait

STRONG

abnormality affectation attribute bizarreness character feature freakishness gimmick kink mannerism mark property quality queerness savor schtick singularity slant specialty twist unusualness

WEAK

odd trait

Antonyms

STRONG

simplicity

WEAK

normality usualness

Example Sentences

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Despite its peculiarities, it was immediately apparent to visitors like Rev. Graham that the ideology and imagery of the system Kim Il Sung had erected had much in common with Christianity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Dorsey’s personal peculiarities also continue to draw attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Really, all of the peculiarities of the book serve to balance the scope and the tenderness and somehow suspend it all into mystery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Apart from the fact that submarines are the Navy’s pride, not the Army’s, and can’t be hauled out for any sort of public display, two peculiarities stand out in Trump’s remarks.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2025

Despite its peculiarities, Penelope had grown fond of the Hixby’s Guide, for the pictures were charming and the brief descriptions were written in jaunty, if enigmatic, verse.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood