erraticism

noun

Definition of erraticismnext
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit an overuse of slow motion is one of the filmmaker's more annoying erraticisms

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  1. trick
  2. characteristic
  3. trait
  4. mannerism
  5. twist
  6. peculiarity
  7. singularity
  8. quirk
Noun
  • The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Genomic sequences of viruses are shared on this platform, and using genetic detective work, trees that trace the genetic characteristics and evolution of viruses are built.
    Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Lauded by the ancient Greeks, hubris is the devastating, dangerous and of course exciting characteristic which often led to the hero’s downfall.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Once the model has learned the defining traits of your ideal wine enthusiasts, it can be applied to score the entire prospect universe, surfacing the individuals with the highest likelihood to convert.
    Agastya Kumar Komarraju, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.
    Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Kim and actress, Yoon Se-ah, who plays his wife, excel in the mysterious expressions and robotic mannerisms that make the story all the more compelling.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The key to this is that the studio used the likeness of Harrison Ford, whose looks and mannerisms are intrinsic to the character.
    Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of mannerism
Noun
  • Since making her first appearance alongside the British royal family to attend the traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham in 2011, Kate Middleton has always brought elegant fashion with a festive twist to the event.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Spanx put its cozy twist on the classic sweater dress silhouette with its oh-so-soft AirEssentials Fabric, creating an almost sweatshirt-like comfort.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of twist
Noun
  • These themes will seem familiar to fans of shows like Schitt’s Creek: acceptance, self-love, the peculiarities of a small town, feeling seen, finding community.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The United States is a country—one with a claim to being the world's most important—even if there exist local and regional peculiarities, as anywhere.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of peculiarity
Noun
  • Continuing down this path, these processes could form a key reinforcement loop in the asymptotic acceleration that shoots us into that wild idea of the singularity – where AI builds machines that are smarter than humans, and each new generation is able to improve itself faster than the last.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
  • As more and more plays turn their sights on the singularity, Theatre for a New Audience is distinguishing itself as a place where artificial intelligence receives particularly intelligent dramatic treatment.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of singularity
Noun
  • Keep the pattern going so your audience knows what to expect. Don't hide your quirks or try to sound like everyone else.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Allen used his athleticism, creativity and a statistical quirk to become the first quarterback ever credited with a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown in the same game in Buffalo’s win over San Francisco.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of quirk
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