as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits
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Recent Examples of idiosyncrasy
Like all of us, managers have their idiosyncrasies.
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Gus Gaynor, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2025
Soon enough, players will be plenty comfortable with the TGL course’s idiosyncrasies.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Reading Sand-Catcher in late 2024, as the terrible violence in Gaza and Lebanon continues, is a poignant reminder that each picture, each death recorded, represents an individual, a whole world of dreams, ideas, and idiosyncrasies.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
She's surrounded by superiors ranging from idiotic to delusional, like Joyce (who's on the far end of the delusional side) and doctors Ron (Grier) and Bruce (Josh Lawson), each with their own idiosyncrasies that drive everyone crazy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Gus Gaynor, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2025
Soon enough, players will be plenty comfortable with the TGL course’s idiosyncrasies.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Reading Sand-Catcher in late 2024, as the terrible violence in Gaza and Lebanon continues, is a poignant reminder that each picture, each death recorded, represents an individual, a whole world of dreams, ideas, and idiosyncrasies.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
She's surrounded by superiors ranging from idiotic to delusional, like Joyce (who's on the far end of the delusional side) and doctors Ron (Grier) and Bruce (Josh Lawson), each with their own idiosyncrasies that drive everyone crazy.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasy
Noun
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Depending on one’s lifestyle and other characteristics, fasting might be harder on some than others.—
Monica Haider,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Inheriting an existing team with its unique culture, history and quirks.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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David Lynch is probably the easiest to imitate director, with the most distinctive voice and identifiable quirks, outside of maybe Orson Welles.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The actor mastered Charles' verbal and physical mannerisms — and played the piano and lip-synced with a fervor few actors have ever mustered.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Friedrich’s mannerisms percolated into pop culture.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a move that perfectly encapsulates the peculiarities of our times, Donald Trump launched a meme coin on January 17th, 2025, just a few days before his presidential inauguration.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Underlying that peculiarity was the extensive use of the simple, robust, and reliable Geneva drive, originally developed centuries ago for clocks, but now adapted for linear and rotary motions that had to be smooth and precisely locked in at the end points.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Brain Dead Studios What’s spring without a little eccentricity and who’s more eccentric a filmmaker than Wes Anderson?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also key is another relationship, as Zellweger brings Southern verve and a bit of eccentricity to a spirited farmer who strikes up a close bond with Kidman's character.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This could be because viral outrage on social media might come from individuals who weren't customers to begin with or because digital participation in the boycott can sometimes reduce the motivation to take more meaningful action like changing purchasing habits.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sandler has struck up a habit of shouting out Chalamet's name in recent weeks, first during Nikki Glaser's monologue at the Golden Globes and again when Chalamet pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Idiosyncrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncrasy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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