as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks
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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the waitress styles her hair in a quirky way that always gets her remembered by customers
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Recent Examples of quirk
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Those 13 games in March made Hurley a household name, all his quirks and traits subject for coast-to-coast debate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The script was shopped to producers who didn’t understand its quirky tone.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
These picks have spread collars instead of notched lapels and feature fewer design quirks in favor of a simpler, streamlined silhouette.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Those 13 games in March made Hurley a household name, all his quirks and traits subject for coast-to-coast debate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Emmy-winning series follows the quirky domestic lives of rock star Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon and their children Jack and Kelly, along with their dogs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The script was shopped to producers who didn’t understand its quirky tone.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirk
Noun
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But back to the task at hand: One trick to schooling yourself while keeping things fun is taking a tour — or a few of them.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Continue reading … 'THIS IS SO CRAZY' – DOGE reveals bizarre findings of unemployment insurance claims.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the match's outcome was overshadowed by a post-match attack from Knight's WrestleMania opponent for the United States Championship, Jacob Fatu, who appeared unexpectedly and delivered a brutal beating, culminating in him licking the US title in a bizarre display of dominance.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Scientists create these animals by engineering DNA that matches important traits of the extinct animal into a modern animal's DNA sequence.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, which are part of the same chemical group, have overlapping characteristics, which is why the results can’t definitively differentiate between the two molecules, but future observations might, the study authors said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is highly specific work that depends on each plantation's unique characteristics, including location, soil type, and coffee variety.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Top actors preparing for challenging roles often immerse themselves in the character by adopting new accents, attitudes, and mannerisms that feel forced at first.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So those [neoclassical] artists are to me, in a very weird sense, the very earliest photographers—except their medium was oil on canvas.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The first sign of Mom Fatigue is leaving weird stuff in the fridge.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Quirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirk. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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