as in habit
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of habitus
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitus
Noun
-
Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
-
The car was a 2012 Fiat 500, white like the whale, with a transmission that had developed the unfortunate habit of popping out of third gear.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Many families say such features still put too great a burden on parents and teens to ensure a safe online experience and hope the trials could lead to new online safety legislation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Our physiognomy, including individual asymmetries, our expressions (macro and micro), the qualities of our complexion, all encode valuable information about age, our mental and physical health, our lived experience and personality.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Both men’s physiognomy can lean similarly to the lugubrious.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Her husband also works for the two-person business as its chief political strategist.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
-
The general has said that any operation would be made all the more difficult by a lack of allied support, this person said, speaking like others on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.—
John Hudson,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
His manager is looking for presence and limited walks from Birdsong.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
-
The presence of Messi — who won most valuable player awards in consecutive seasons and the Golden Boot last year — remains the focus of media and competitive attention for the club.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To defeat the threat of a surging left, businessmen and nationalists colluded to countenance domestic culture wars, xenophobic nationalism, the erosion of constitutional norms, and outright violence, ultimately naming Hitler, a vulgar racist, as national executive.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
-
The rest of her countenance was — conversely — sunny and bright, comprised of nude, peach, and warm taupe hues, plus sage green courtesy of her Valentino spring 2026 gown.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Porter expressed remorse for her behavior.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
-
This confidence was hard-won over decades, yet it is being squandered through recent reckless fiscal behavior.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
-
The mom credited the school with helping her son go from struggling academically to making honor roll — twice — and changing his attitude about school in general after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Habitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitus. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
