Thesaurus results for HABITUS

habitus

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Definition of habitus

as in habit

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Recent Examples of habitus On the macro level, the same social and cultural context (called field) produces collective habitus. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 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 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. — Robert Baker, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2019 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

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Noun

Time has a habit of judging architects more generously than their contemporaries often do.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Even the safest options on this list work best alongside consistent sleep habits, such as a regular schedule, a cool dark room and limited screens before bed.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of habit

Noun

The men’s hairstyles, and often their physiognomies, frequently seem to converge on the canonical portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
As genetics, psychology, and neuroscience ascended, the twentieth century sent physiognomy back into disrepute, and today, from Lavater to Lombroso, its promoters may seem a racist shade of quaint.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of physiognomy

Noun

Here’s a look at some of the numbers racked up by the person overseeing the tournament that will have featured a record 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the largest geographic footprint in World Cup history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of person

Noun

The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The gallery has an international presence, having shown work at art fairs across the US, London, Basel, and Mexico City.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026

Definition of presence

Noun

More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

Definition of countenance

Noun

The diseases that cause dementia can impair brain circuits involved in impulse control and threat perception, raising the risk of aggressive behavior.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
While all these behaviors aren’t necessarily great, taking shells from the beach could be the most detrimental of all.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Definition of behavior

Noun

One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

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