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Recent Examples of habitus
But the heritage details of the skull anatomy around the ear and jaw joint show that these two hunting mammals evolved their similar habitus independently from different ancestors.
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Robert Baker, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2019
The study finds that the heterosexual women and the non-heterosexual men show the greatest commitment to the habitus and the heterosexual men the least.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2015
By promoting a habitus of keeping our distance, the virus may complete the triumph of solo living.
—Frank Trentmann, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2020
There is an acceptance of your own body habitus as well as that of others.
—New York Times, 6 Oct. 2017
To achieve equity in educational outcomes, school leaders must understand habitus and how to cultivate mindsets for learning.
—miamiherald, 29 June 2017
Robert Baker, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2019
The study finds that the heterosexual women and the non-heterosexual men show the greatest commitment to the habitus and the heterosexual men the least.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2015
By promoting a habitus of keeping our distance, the virus may complete the triumph of solo living.
—Frank Trentmann, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2020
There is an acceptance of your own body habitus as well as that of others.
—New York Times, 6 Oct. 2017
To achieve equity in educational outcomes, school leaders must understand habitus and how to cultivate mindsets for learning.
—miamiherald, 29 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitus
Noun
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In addition to tying collagen supplements or the Jennifer Aniston habit of collagen coffee, the easiest way to support your body’s collagen protein is through your diet.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Give my alter ego a name, describe their key characteristics, daily habits, and decision-making style.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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What has not been sufficiently appreciated, however, is that the same systemic analysis of the exterior body’s flesh-and-bone parts that fueled physiognomy and phrenology in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries also extended to the hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Thus, the contribution of the men who formalized physiognomy (Johann Lavater) and phrenology (Franz Josef Gall) was systematizing a broader humoral worldview about the connection between body and character, and giving it the prestige of modern science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.—
Sports Editor
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Still, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about 34 people a day in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 42 minutes.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Auburn hair with florid countenance denotes the highest order of sentiment and intensity of feeling, purity of character, with the highest capacity for enjoyment of suffering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Relief came through a kind of ERP wherein a therapist gingerly presented her with pictures of Trump’s countenance, whose Medusa-like power dwindled by degrees.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The intense exchange between Kemp, 48, and Rock, 25, took place early Tuesday (July 1) morning, with Rock allegedly calling the social media personality to seemingly address Kemp’s remarks regarding her behavior and parenting of her son with rapper Blueface, who is currently incarcerated.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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At Bock Realty Group, trust is built in the small, consistent behaviors that often go unnoticed: celebrating wins, checking in without being asked, and showing up with steady care.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Habitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitus. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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