as in characteristic
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 eccentricity
According to the researchers, Mars' significant orbital eccentricity, or deviation from a perfect circle, causes the atmosphere in the southern summer to circulate more energetically, creating conditions ideal for vortex formation.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Her parents were decidedly bohemian, their home a gathering place for colorful, offbeat types, so her upbringing was steeped in art and eccentricity.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
He’s got a mustache with the ends waxed, and that one slight Rip Taylor eccentricity captures his carny-barker spirit.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 June 2025
When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Her parents were decidedly bohemian, their home a gathering place for colorful, offbeat types, so her upbringing was steeped in art and eccentricity.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
He’s got a mustache with the ends waxed, and that one slight Rip Taylor eccentricity captures his carny-barker spirit.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 June 2025
When the flamboyant Henry Paget arrives in 1890s North Wales from France to claim his aristocratic inheritance, his theatrical flair and defiant eccentricities send shockwaves through the upper-class elite, much to the amusement of the local townspeople.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eccentricity
Noun
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Clean sheets appeared on the bed as if by magic, a trick many high-end hotels have forgotten.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand recommends laying the topper flat to expand for several hours after removing it from the packaging, but shoppers note that fluffing it in the dryer before use also does the trick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The humor was coming from the characters and their traits.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Players can maximize the traits of their gear by activating certain mutations.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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In another one of those idiosyncrasies of Illinois government, the state does not have a vehicle to prevent insurance rate hikes.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Technical perfection isn't everything, so don't ignore your idiosyncrasies.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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And some of Anna's mannerisms when trying to calm herself in stressful situations should be recognizable to many parent viewers.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Informed of the milestone, which ranked him No. 25 among all genres of live performers — just below Dua Lipa — Maniscalco responded with his usual offstage reserve, a 180-degree departure from the outsized physicality and mannerisms of his performances.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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Rumors and policy noise—tariffs, sanctions, import quirks—can distort spreads between futures and spot before cooler heads correct the tape.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But there do seem to be some quirks of this particular deadline that might be slowing the pace.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Others warn of a tipping point—often referred to as the singularity—where machines begin to improve themselves, rapidly escaping human control.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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So, in the multiverse our Big Bang isn’t exactly a singularity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Another peculiarity is Wiegman’s approach in extra time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The world according to Jim: • This is another of those peculiarities that make Southern California … well, different.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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“Eccentricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eccentricity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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