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
Although jazz can be powerfully expressive of a composer or musician’s personal idiosyncrasies and attitude (think of Miles Davis or Sun Ra), blues is the domain of raw emotion.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
That candor is refreshing, and the film’s conclusions about accepting the idiosyncrasies of one’s individual eros are quite moving.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
This can actually be taken too far—4 or 5 big dashes and the character of the genever all but vanishes, while only one dash and the genever character could be too strong for those unacclimated to its malty idiosyncrasies.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
No matter what’s rattling around in Peter’s brain, his bandmates are ready to play around with its cinematic potential by whipping up a DIY batter of post-punk and no-wave idiosyncrasies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
That candor is refreshing, and the film’s conclusions about accepting the idiosyncrasies of one’s individual eros are quite moving.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
This can actually be taken too far—4 or 5 big dashes and the character of the genever all but vanishes, while only one dash and the genever character could be too strong for those unacclimated to its malty idiosyncrasies.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
No matter what’s rattling around in Peter’s brain, his bandmates are ready to play around with its cinematic potential by whipping up a DIY batter of post-punk and no-wave idiosyncrasies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasy
Noun
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This portable table will do the trick.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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And while the look may seem dated now, a new crop of red carpet stars is reviving that styling trick in a way that feels surprisingly fresh.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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Those juxtaposing character traits were oftentimes the only way to differentiate between the gentle dreamer Bette and stern, controlling Dot.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The brand-new Zodiac Collection features a set of 12 fine fragrance mists crafted to embody each zodiac sign’s most iconic traits.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Vehicles not meeting passenger vehicle characteristics including, but not limited to, tractor-trailers, buses, motor homes and step or cube vans, the Authority said.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Scientists have found a skull with Neandertal characteristics farther south in England, but the inhabitants of the Barnham site may have instead been Homo heidelbergensis, a second early hominin species.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That’s a rare TV quirk for back-to-back games.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In casual conversation, it’s treated as a biological footnote, something between a quirk and a joke.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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For Ellie Bamber, successfully capturing Kate Moss‘ effortless charm wasn’t just about nailing her voice, style, or any of the fashion icon’s mannerisms.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Trained on hours and hours of professional recordings, the AI simulation mimics Lee’s distinctive voice, expressions and mannerisms.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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What remains is scar tissue, shaped by the peculiarities of individual healing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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In a California electoral peculiarity, every single governor since 1942 has served more than one term.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Yet somehow, this revelation doesn’t tarnish their panache, their eccentricity, or even their nobility.—
Jacob Brogan,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Luna spends the day in the socially conscious sign of Aquarius, shifting the emotional tone toward intellect, perspective, eccentricity and detachment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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The latest functional beverage trend isn't asking consumers to develop a new habit.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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How To Support Healthy Blood Flow Beyond Exercise Exercise is an important part of supporting proper circulation throughout your body, but daily habits matter just as much.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
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“Idiosyncrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncrasy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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