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as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has
an imposing man of vigorous habit
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habits
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Over time, the system generates insights based on user habits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
But Harbaugh’s plan to build better habits through harder and intentional late practice situations and stresses will serve the Giants well.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Brooks is still wont to assume that social crises are a function of our personal habits, not economic or political injustice, and his methodological tics are the same as ever.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
However, do consider that her phone response habits may not be a sign of disinterest or disrespect.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
As a first-time homeowner, building these habits early makes all the difference.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
For Sacramento residents like Isabelle Fama, 24, the steady increase in fuel costs has led her to change certain habits over the last month.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Over time, the system generates insights based on user habits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
But Harbaugh’s plan to build better habits through harder and intentional late practice situations and stresses will serve the Giants well.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Brooks is still wont to assume that social crises are a function of our personal habits, not economic or political injustice, and his methodological tics are the same as ever.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
However, do consider that her phone response habits may not be a sign of disinterest or disrespect.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
As a first-time homeowner, building these habits early makes all the difference.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
Noun
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In the Middle Ages, local churchgoers whispered of clannish Jews poisoning wells to kill Christian children and steal their blood for their rituals.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the brand states that its designs are intended to accommodate different body types and physiques.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Attempts at policing enjoyment led to the suppression of longtime carnival customs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The customs officer began speaking to me very fast and pointing—the translator scribbling down notes all the while.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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