as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks
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Recent Examples of quirk
How to Trick a Bird (Knowable) by Betsy Mason
Stage magic depends on exploiting quirks of human cognition.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Because of quirks of the jet stream and other reasons, the regional hot spots are seeing extreme heat events that have killed tens of thousands of people in recent years.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Because of quirks of the jet stream and other reasons, the regional hot spots are seeing extreme heat events that have killed tens of thousands of people in recent years.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirk
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The insects’ resilience is equally remarkable, possibly bolstered by a unique trait—parthenogenesis.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Common features in children who claim to have led a previous life include a verbal precocity and mannerisms at odds with that of the rest of the family.Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brody was 7 years old when his grandfather died, but the memories of his speech and mannerisms left their mark.E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Like Disco Elysium, there is a peculiarity to Phoenix Springs whose world is inspired by our own, features many of the same objects and similar kinds of locations, yet diverges in enough unsettling ways to feel deeply confounding.Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 7 Oct. 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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Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, David Keith Lynch had a quintessentially American upbringing that belied the eccentricity of his later works.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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His character as criminal profiler quickly became a fan favorite with his analytical skills, his eccentricities — and his ever-changing hair.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the real world, the process is only a bit less convoluted — albeit with some oddities unique to the league.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Our look at 2024's most unusual architecture includes everything from eye-catching ideas to cutting-edge engineering wonders, so the term oddities shouldn't be taken as disparaging.New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Quirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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