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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  1. tricks
  2. characteristics
  3. traits
  4. mannerisms
  5. habits
  6. quirks
Noun
  • Here are some easy tricks to make your soups tastier and healthier.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Unsurprisingly, writers have developed a myriad of strategies and tricks to push through this awkward stage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Every place has its own unique characteristics and its own unique personality.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With Carr, his average physical traits (by NFL QB standards) give pause for thought.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone of himself that is trained on his tone and mannerisms and can answer staff questions.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of mannerisms
Noun
  • Everyday habits will still matter most Even the smartest kitchen appliance cabinet can’t replace good habits.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Food makers, grocery chains and other retailers are adapting to those changes in consumer habits.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of habits
Noun
  • His high-fashion clowns, bears and other quirks always deliver.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Karina Longworth loves Los Angeles for all its quirks and charms.
    — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of quirks
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“Erraticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erraticisms. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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