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Recent Examples of habitus
On the macro level, the same social and cultural context (called field) produces collective habitus.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 May 2026
When Coaching Goes Deeper: Reflexion But coaching that leads to a permanent shift, a transformation of the leader’s behavioral patterns or habitus, requires more than reflection.
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Michael Hein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
By promoting a habitus of keeping our distance, the virus may complete the triumph of solo living.
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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.
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Robert Baker,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2019
There is an acceptance of your own body habitus as well as that of others.
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New York Times,
6 Oct. 2017
To achieve equity in educational outcomes, school leaders must understand habitus and how to cultivate mindsets for learning.
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miamiherald,
29 June 2017
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 May 2026
When Coaching Goes Deeper: Reflexion But coaching that leads to a permanent shift, a transformation of the leader’s behavioral patterns or habitus, requires more than reflection.
—
Michael Hein,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitus
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Streamline commitments and adjust one habit to fit what is realistic.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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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.
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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.
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As officers moved inside, the suspect ran out the back of the building, where other officers stationed along a perimeter took the person into custody, police said.
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Sees another email that says that the person who's going to shut it down is having extramarital affair.
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Jude Bellingham is also making his presence known in the midfield, helping England to win the majority of the duels so far.
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While Simpson still would occasionally attend Bills home games through personal connections, the team would not acknowledge his presence.
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More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.
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McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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In other words, sourcing behaviors are not so much changing as shifting geographically.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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“Habitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitus. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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