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oddments

noun

plural of oddment

as in scraps

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value the fabric store sells oddments left over from cutting

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as in anomalies

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected one of those medical oddments that has perplexed and intrigued generations of medical historians

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as in rarities

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest an exhibit devoted to the incredible array of oddments that are collected by people the world over

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Noun

Their mother, Avie Lee, would sew scraps of fabric together to make clothes for the family.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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There were no reports of anomalies from about a dozen nuclear power plants and other facilities that handle nuclear materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The platform manages client dashboards, drafts performance reports, monitors data quality, flags anomalies, supports internal operations, and synthesizes context from meetings so leaders are not forced to sit in every room to stay informed.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of rarities

Noun

Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of remainders

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

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At the foot of the gulf, the village of Grimaud is crowned with remnants of a medieval castle, and its winding alleys are adorned with bright bougainvilleas.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Flooding from its remnants also caused at least 10 deaths in southern France, the hurricane center reported.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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