erraticism

noun

Definition of erraticismnext
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit an overuse of slow motion is one of the filmmaker's more annoying erraticisms

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  1. trick
  2. characteristic
  3. trait
  4. mannerism
  5. twist
  6. peculiarity
  7. singularity
  8. quirk
Noun
  • As the title promises, YouTube-esque explainer videos featuring four gunmen in wolf masks bring the tips and tricks of bank robbing to a legion of online followers.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Candy is dandy as a Halloween treat, but what the kids really wanted this year were the clicker keychains columnist Donna Vickroy included in her trick-or-treat bucket.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • The resulting denim is rigid, thick, durable, and functional—even suitable for motorcyclists—with each piece showcasing its own unique characteristics.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person.
    — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Another reveals a family trait or behavior that was unwittingly passed from generation to generation.
    — Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Blomstedt was impressed with Bernstein's musicianship but disliked his exuberant podium mannerisms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The system was trained for over a thousand hours on roughly six thousand images and frames of film and other media in order to replicate Dalí’s facial expressions, body movements, speech patterns, and mannerisms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of mannerism
Noun
  • On a cutting board, dice the beef into 1-inch (2 1/2-centimeter) pieces, sharp as a lyric twist.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Designed for both longtime fans and newcomers alike, the interactive adventure will bring the humor, intrigue and unexpected twists of Only Murders in the Building into the real world.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of twist
Noun
  • They are retained here as if to underscore the messy peculiarity of the world left behind.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Due to peculiarities of history and tax law, a special district to fund a major project, like a baseball stadium, could be more powerful in West Sacramento than in other cities.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of peculiarity
Noun
  • Dries Van Noten’s Julian Klausner is embracing his customers’ enthusiasm for singularity, as well.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of singularity
Noun
  • And also like the fat bears of Katmai, every bear here has their own habits and quirks.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The majority have no chance of making it into the 120-seat Parliament — but a quirk of the Israeli election system ensures that even the most obscure contenders get their moment in the political limelight.
    — Lia Lapidot Aaron Boxerman and Lia Lapidot, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of quirk
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“Erraticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erraticism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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