1
as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in clothes
archaic
covering for the human body
dressed in the habit of a knight from the golden age of chivalry
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habit
Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
In an uncharacteristic departure from his routine and from his habit of maintaining distance, Tom offers to take them on a driving tour of the island on his day off.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
In addition to changing lifestyle habits, consistent dental cleaning practices and regular checkups are important.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
With moviegoing habits scrambled in the age of streaming, movie theaters have lost some of their luster as anchor tenants at shopping malls and other commercial centers.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Marielle already busted Julia’s illicit smoking habit.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
In an uncharacteristic departure from his routine and from his habit of maintaining distance, Tom offers to take them on a driving tour of the island on his day off.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
In addition to changing lifestyle habits, consistent dental cleaning practices and regular checkups are important.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
With moviegoing habits scrambled in the age of streaming, movie theaters have lost some of their luster as anchor tenants at shopping malls and other commercial centers.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habit
Noun
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These rituals will, of course, serve her well with the upcoming tour and music video drops, too.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the Western military left, islanders created makeshift imitations of the infrastructure — control towers built from bamboo, a plane carved from wood — in the hope that this ritual would cause more cargo to arrive.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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True Link Financial offers a debit card with spending controls expressly designed for people with dementia, other cognitive deficits or addiction issues.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Smith also talks about the band’s recent new singles, addiction and sobriety and his earliest musical influences.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a discussion with Newsweek, celebrity personal trainer Michael Baah, based in London, and content creator Sheila Abdul, 22, who is frequently compared to Elastigirl online and in real life, shared insights into this trending physique.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hugh Jackman is showing off his Wolverine physique.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hertz opened the gate and greeted me warmly, clad in Blundstones and black wind-resistant gear.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The entertainment included performances by at least one topless dancer who at the end was clad only in a G-string.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Akashi’s work is unlike anything else: a multidisciplinary practice that ranges between glassblowing, casting, candle-making and stone carving, plus her signature hand motif that is usually cast in bronze or crystal.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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That coach was one of a number of coaches and players who had noticed the forceful way in which Vukov would talk to Rybakina during practices and matches.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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UConn remains in solid shape in terms of an NCAA bid, but avoiding upsets until the Big East Tournament would be a good idea.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The script isn’t yet in shape, according to James Gunn’s most recent remarks, and with Matt Reeves’ solo Batman franchise sequel The Batman Part II about to start production the studio wants to leave room between the separate bat-films.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether that’s ruffled silhouettes or embellishing clothing with messaging or her own logo in a unique manner, she’s got her sights set on continuing to offer interesting garments.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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There was so much clothing donated that donation centers started turning away offers.—
Kristin Deasy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The couple posed around a classic car as Lutes wore a black suit and Lovato dressed in white with hair in dramatic loose curls.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Totally rocking the suburbs from their parent’s garage, the pair — dressed in full studded black leather outfits, teased hair and goth-y makeup — try to shred only to realize their hair whipping is causing a very uncool side effect.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Habit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habit. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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