HABITUDES Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

habitudes

noun

plural of habitude

as in tendencies

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a lifelong habitude for talking too much

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as in habits

a usual manner of behaving or doing contrary to his long-established habitude, he forwent his morning constitutional in favor of a leisurely breakfast

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Noun

Meanwhile, opposition politicians have accused the president of crony capitalist tendencies in the treatment of his brother.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
However, under pressure, people become amplified versions of their natural tendencies, and that can be stressful for teams navigating organizational complexity and uncertainty.

— Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
The research angle is what separates lasting habits from short-term aesthetics.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.

— GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of aptitudes

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The monicker is an apparent nod to Stonehenge, an ancient British monument which may have acted as a solar calendar and was the likely site of ancient rituals celebrating the solstice.

— Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
For Hammond, keen to avoid stomach bugs, those extra precautions meant supercharging cleaning rituals.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of rituals

Noun

Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.

— Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026

Definition of inclinations

Noun

Many of these tribes still call Wyoming home today, and no visit is complete without learning more about their vibrant culture and customs.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Across our Collaboration Hubs, our values show up in ways that reflect local customs and priorities.

— Kathleen Pai, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of customs

Noun

In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026

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