1
as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a lifelong habitude for talking too much
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2
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
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This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company’s stock price is already down more than 30% this year, which analysts attribute to a mix of tariffs, competition and shifting shopping habits.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each region has its own method of aging, and the animals’ grazing habits lend distinctive flavors and textures.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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In an examination of stigma, resilience, and the search for self-worth, Paul channels his mental health struggles into domestic service for mistresses and online rituals of cleaning.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Virgo, Venus brings a salt-of-the-earth discernment to our relationships, finances and self-care rituals.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sburlati pointed to the influx of non-European products, largely not subject to the block’s regulatory framework and oftentimes bypassing customs.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Of course, Matthieu brings his own set of creative affinities, which are new and incredibly enriching, but not at the expense of existing relationships.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Macken played Davis Collins, a rancher who served as a rival to Josh Duhamel’s Staten Kirkland — and also competed with Staten for the affections of Minka Kelly’s Quinn O’Grady.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Venus in Virgo’s affections are expressed through thoughtful acts and attention to details — proving devotion through consistency.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Habitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitudes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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