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an odd or peculiar habit
one of the woman's eccentricities was her lifelong habit of reading while soaking in the bathtub for hours
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Recent Examples of eccentricities
In This is Spinal Tap fashion, DiBergi captures the band’s eccentricities and penchant for attracting bad luck at every turn.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One of those eccentricities was James’s obsessive fixation on witches.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
What works best are the moments of humor, particularly those that seem to wink at Dafoe’s own eccentricities.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Staff have also been confused by other eccentricities.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Newman and Marnell, as the adventurous Bill and gentlemanly Harry, respectively, fully embrace their kooky characters and revel in their eccentricities, while Wallace imbues an affable nature and optimism to Sam.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The plot follows Halloween Helper, Hubie, who is often bullied for his eccentricities.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter waited until the end of the summer to reveal her latest collection of pop eccentricities and innuendos with Man’s Best Friend, but its lead single was on repeat during the dog days, soundtracking the next step in her meteoric ascent over the past three years.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One of those eccentricities was James’s obsessive fixation on witches.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
What works best are the moments of humor, particularly those that seem to wink at Dafoe’s own eccentricities.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Staff have also been confused by other eccentricities.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Newman and Marnell, as the adventurous Bill and gentlemanly Harry, respectively, fully embrace their kooky characters and revel in their eccentricities, while Wallace imbues an affable nature and optimism to Sam.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The plot follows Halloween Helper, Hubie, who is often bullied for his eccentricities.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter waited until the end of the summer to reveal her latest collection of pop eccentricities and innuendos with Man’s Best Friend, but its lead single was on repeat during the dog days, soundtracking the next step in her meteoric ascent over the past three years.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eccentricities
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Dillon took a beat to think about what works for him before sharing his tips and tricks to remaining youthful.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Weaver shares his go-to honey tips, tricks and cocktail recipes.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bolaño was drawn to the personalized quirks—and above all, the irresistibly peachy sunlight that streamed through large windows.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The upside is enticing, but every option comes with its own quirks, risks, and moving parts.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Conybeare, a classics scholar, intertwines learned exegesis with examples of Augustine’s human idiosyncrasies, offering illuminating analyses of the philosopher’s seminal texts and ideas—including his theory of original sin—and of the role that his heritage played in his self-conception.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Told over the course of three celebratory gatherings, the film casts a wry look at Dominican identity, middle-class idiosyncrasies and the fragile threads that bind a family together.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many other aircraft types contain similar peculiarities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Aug. 2025
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For this research, 2,750 people underwent about five years of annual neurological assessments and brain imaging along with evaluations of sleep habits to investigate the association between insomnia and brain changes.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Here are a few more habits to get into to keep your garden healthy and reduce disease and pest problems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Eccentricities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eccentricities. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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