
Anomaly
Unexpected Occurrence
Use 'anomaly' when something occurs that diverges from the usual pattern or expectations.

Her early arrival at work was an anomaly; she's typically late.
No Negative Implication
'Anomaly' doesn't necessarily imply something is bad, just that it's unusual.

The sudden cool day in summer was a welcome anomaly.
Context Flexibility
'Anomaly' suits various contexts, including casual conversations and formal reports.

The manager pointed out the sales anomaly in the quarterly report.
Compare with
AberrationAbnormalityDefectDeviateEccentricityOddityPeculiarityQuirkRegular
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