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
The idiosyncrasies of those rules won’t appeal to everyone, but for those of us drawn to remote places and the people who live in them, doing the work that Tsangari demands is a real pleasure.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
Chan's lighthearted commentary on the idiosyncrasies from their older counterparts provides a humorous lens through which .
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Director Morii, according to the festival’s notes, spent a month traveling along the route himself, and that familiarity with the area’s idiosyncrasies and winding paths comes across loud and clear.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2024
In a way, this book of science also becomes a work of fiction because it’s shot through with the idiosyncrasies of the person writing it.
—Amy Brady, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
Chan's lighthearted commentary on the idiosyncrasies from their older counterparts provides a humorous lens through which .
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Director Morii, according to the festival’s notes, spent a month traveling along the route himself, and that familiarity with the area’s idiosyncrasies and winding paths comes across loud and clear.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2024
In a way, this book of science also becomes a work of fiction because it’s shot through with the idiosyncrasies of the person writing it.
—Amy Brady, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasy
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There’s also Image Wand which does similar pic-making tricks in the Notes app and Genmoji, the custom emoji characters which are also based on prompts from you.David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Our fee-avoidance is more than a few money-saving tricks.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Vanney said his mother, Jeanette, who taught kindergarten for four decades, instilled those traits in him.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Natural Textures Among the primary characteristics of Scandinavian design is the use of natural textures.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Drawing from nearly 30 years of life in Montalcino and two decades as a winery CEO, Gray presents a treasure trove of over 300 eclectic entries covering Brunello di Montalcino, town history, Italian culture, and local quirks.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While sometimes unavoidable updates must be made for structural purposes, honoring historic architecture and quirks where possible is imperative to preserving a building’s character.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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And, as the world grows heavier, delight can be found in the eccentricities and achievements of our fellow humans.Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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Come for the meta eccentricity, stay for a revelatory, movie-stealing performance from Adam Pearson. Where to watch: Video on demand What was 2024's best movie?Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Briefings had been led not by the commissioner, but by lower-level executives, many of whom had made a habit of expressing hostility toward reporters and critics as the department was caught up in the swirl of corruption investigations that has engulfed the Adams administration.Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, experts agreed starting a new medication could be a good time to re-evaluate your drinking habits, especially since scaling back will likely be beneficial for your health.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Idiosyncrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncrasy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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