ERRATICISMS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

erraticisms

noun

plural of erraticism

as in tricks

an odd or peculiar habit an overuse of slow motion is one of the filmmaker's more annoying erraticisms

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Noun

Standard Tactics Lose Their Edge Here The biggest surprise was that the tricks our agency uses for clients didn’t work here!

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The voices and visions play tricks and offer surprises, and there’s a sense of humour even when tragedy is lurking in the wings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of tricks

Noun

Jack Reacher, protagonist of books by Lee Child and an ongoing Amazon drama, has several characteristics integral to his Jack Reacher-ness.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Hydrogen tackles flight phases Unlike conventional jet fuel, hydrogen has different combustion and storage characteristics, requiring changes to the systems that deliver and burn it.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

But this was his first opportunity to play against a live pass rush, which tested one of the traits that drew Los Angeles to Simpson.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of traits

Noun

This portrait of wannabe bohemians and intellectuals who adopt the fashions, mannerisms, and artistic practices of an earlier time has its own essential timelessness.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
In a new video, the 13-year-old royal drew an uncanny likeness to his grandmother—down to her mannerisms.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mannerisms

Noun

Cristin Milioti was in her sweet spot as lovable mess Hazel, who left college a decade ago to marry tech titan Byron Gogol (Billy Magnussen), a control-freak inventor whose toxic quirks evoke many real-world counterparts.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Roberts was known for his meticulous preparation, which included visiting out-of-town courtrooms to gather intel on judges’ quirks and preferences.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of quirks

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