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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The modern world offers an endless selection of rabbit holes, into which those of us with obsessive tendencies can pour virtually unlimited amounts of time, energy and love.—
Loz Blain
January 15,
New Atlas,
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Some past tendencies may offer a hint.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kight said some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of my clients still need to plan meals, track intake, work with a dietitian, build habits, and stay active to reach their goals.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The gold shipment In the final episodes, Choudhary orchestrates the transport of two tons of gold in 40 coffins, expecting the shipment to pass undetected through customs.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported earlier in the day, citing individuals briefed on the matter, that Chinese customs authorities advised customs agents this week that Nvidia’s H200 chips are not allowed to enter the country.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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China’s global influence is further constrained by weak cultural affinities with other countries.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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If your affinities lean toward boutique accommodation, this darling 12-room property occupying an 1889-era school is just the ticket.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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But anyone willing to consider the thicket of fears, affections and recriminations that grows through the cracks of a long relationship will find in these pages an almost unbearable tenderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lucy is crazy about him, but Schroeder has no interest in her affections.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Habitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitudes. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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