1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the sudden appearance of a man dressed in quaint clothes immediately drew the notice of passersby
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as in antique
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
a quaint general store on one of the back roads of Vermont
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Recent Examples of quaint
And Ljubljana is a really quaint, charming city out of a fairy tale where everything is made of this grand stone in a fantastic architectural style.
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Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Avoiding pressure from her Taiwanese immigrant parents, future doctor Waverly Liu (Andrea Bang) forgoes a prestigious fellowship to spend the months before her residency in an aggressively quaint Canadian town with her artist aunt.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Judging by some of the bruising tackles on display, bragging rights still matter hugely, but tempers never threaten to boil over, which somehow feels fitting considering the rather quaint ‘Gentlemen — No Swearing Please’ sign hanging on the side of the dugouts.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The days when people lived and died by the Social Register are quaint history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
Avoiding pressure from her Taiwanese immigrant parents, future doctor Waverly Liu (Andrea Bang) forgoes a prestigious fellowship to spend the months before her residency in an aggressively quaint Canadian town with her artist aunt.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Judging by some of the bruising tackles on display, bragging rights still matter hugely, but tempers never threaten to boil over, which somehow feels fitting considering the rather quaint ‘Gentlemen — No Swearing Please’ sign hanging on the side of the dugouts.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The days when people lived and died by the Social Register are quaint history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quaint
Adjective
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Even more bizarre was the depth the starlight's dip changed with every transit.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The gay man who was involved in Rep. Nancy Mace’s viral meltdown at an Ulta Beauty store is speaking out about the bizarre incident.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The space is filled with handmade, antique, and secondhand items including dishes, furniture, jewelry, and art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like a vintage automobile that’s been kept in fine tune, this one hums like a V8, right from the turn of the key.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Curio shops may sell items ranging from vintage taxidermy and unusual natural specimens to antique medical instruments and historical artifacts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Quaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaint. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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