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

After appearing on the spring-summer 2026 runways at Khaite, Tory Burch, and Altuzarra, this season’s reboot is all about modern silhouettes and fresh styling tricks that make the print feel exciting again.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 July 2026
That doesn’t just mean placing an emphasis on storytelling — there are only so many tricks in the world, so most magicians figure out fast that the narrative is what matters — but as a two-way exploration of empathy.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of tricks

Noun

The other examines how climate change altered the characteristics of the event that happened; for example, whether a hurricane produced more rainfall or a heat wave became hotter because the atmosphere has warmed.

— Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Nicknamed Planet Nine and sometimes more generically called Planet X, its existence is hotly debated, but most predictions of this putative world’s characteristics put it squarely in the range of LSST’s capabilities to spot.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026

Definition of mannerisms

Noun

Regular exercise is one of the most powerful habits for protecting long-term health, and higher activity levels appear to reduce many risks associated with sedentary time.

— Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026
Practice good food safety habits—such as refrigerating and thoroughly cooking eggs—to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

Candid replaces that process with AI agents and a rules engine trained on the submission quirks of more than 1,000 payers, so claims go out correctly the first time.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Before the focus shifts back to club football, allow The Athletic to walk through some of the data quirks and tactical tendencies from this year’s World Cup.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of quirks

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