Curio
noun
An object that is interesting because it's unusual or old.
She collected curios from every country she visited.
Often appears as...
- antique curio
- curio cabinet
noun
An object that is interesting because it's unusual or old.
She collected curios from every country she visited.
Often appears as...
- antique curio
- curio cabinet
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Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Finds
Curio often refers to something unique or hard to find, adding value due to its rarity.
That vintage compass he found is quite the curio, isn't it?
Pro Tip 2/3Display Importance
'Curio' suggests that the item is often kept for display because of its decorative appeal.
Her living room showcases a curio she acquired at an estate sale.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
A curio may serve as a conversation piece, intriguing guests and sparking discussions.
Many guests asked about the tribal mask, a prized curio on the mantle.
Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Finds
Curio often refers to something unique or hard to find, adding value due to its rarity.
That vintage compass he found is quite the curio, isn't it?
Pro Tip 2/3Display Importance
'Curio' suggests that the item is often kept for display because of its decorative appeal.
Her living room showcases a curio she acquired at an estate sale.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
A curio may serve as a conversation piece, intriguing guests and sparking discussions.
Many guests asked about the tribal mask, a prized curio on the mantle.
Pro Tip 1/3Unusual Finds
Curio often refers to something unique or hard to find, adding value due to its rarity.
That vintage compass he found is quite the curio, isn't it?
Pro Tip 2/3Display Importance
'Curio' suggests that the item is often kept for display because of its decorative appeal.
Her living room showcases a curio she acquired at an estate sale.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
A curio may serve as a conversation piece, intriguing guests and sparking discussions.
Many guests asked about the tribal mask, a prized curio on the mantle.
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How to build your...
So when I was a little girl, a book sat on the coffee table in our living room, just steps from our front door. And the living room is a first impression. Ours had white carpet and a curio of my mother's most treasured collectibles.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
curio case one of the things that suddenly strikes you is that the investigating officers said the lighting was good at the crime scene at the shooting all the teenagers testified during the trial that they could see
Video examples
How to build your...
So when I was a little girl, a book sat on the coffee table in our living room, just steps from our front door. And the living room is a first impression. Ours had white carpet and a curio of my mother's most treasured collectibles.
Video examples
Why eyewitnesses get it...
curio case one of the things that suddenly strikes you is that the investigating officers said the lighting was good at the crime scene at the shooting all the teenagers testified during the trial that they could see
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Quote examples
Morley Safer
Canadian Journalist
Pilgrims who are looking for a cure are soon looking for a curio.
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Morley Safer
Canadian Journalist
Pilgrims who are looking for a cure are soon looking for a curio.
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