as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics
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Recent Examples of tic
In a sketch mocking Céline Dion’s recent, inexplicable promo for Sunday Night Football, the chameleonic chanteuse absolutely nails Dion’s French Canadian accent, inflections, vocal tics, and confidence.
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Never mind caring about any of these characters, a word that should technically be in scare quotes here, though kudos to the cast for being so nimble in switching personality traits, defining tics and signature cadences on a dime.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Each character should have their own unique voice, complete with verbal tics, favorite phrases and patterns of speech.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
The most sincere, uncontrollable, and difficult-to-show physical tic is the orgasm.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Never mind caring about any of these characters, a word that should technically be in scare quotes here, though kudos to the cast for being so nimble in switching personality traits, defining tics and signature cadences on a dime.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Each character should have their own unique voice, complete with verbal tics, favorite phrases and patterns of speech.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
The most sincere, uncontrollable, and difficult-to-show physical tic is the orgasm.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tic
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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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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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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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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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Nearly a decade ago, a journal called the Numismatic Chronicle published an article analyzing the rare coin’s characteristics—and noting some discrepancies in the alignment of its designs.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 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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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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As in Leigh’s Naked, these pathologies don’t simply belong to a subculture; each exchange highlights the idiosyncrasy of communication that only art can reveal.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Julie De Stefano loves the idiosyncrasies of her taildragger, a 1958 American Champion 7FC named Daisy.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 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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“Tic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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