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Recent Examples of habitus
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.
—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
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For people managing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease, that combination can push eating habits in the wrong direction.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Runners, instead, should avoid habits like taking them before a race or a hard workout.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Downstairs, the lobby’s Thirsty Camel bar—with its daily live music and backdrop of glass overlooking the resort and surrounding scenery, plus a patio dotted with fire features—becomes a prime people-watching spot just about every night of the week.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Both men’s physiognomy can lean similarly to the lugubrious.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The bill would also require businesses that sell delivery goods, such as grocery delivery providers or DoorDash, to list a comparison of the delivery price versus the regular price if the goods were to be bought in-person at the store.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Matt Van Komen, one of the tallest players in all of college basketball at 7-4, added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Red Wolves struggled to find success in the lane with his presence defensively.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Though Indianapolis has not seen crackdowns on the scale of those in Minneapolis or Chicago, ICE still has a presence throughout the state, and even rumors of the agency's presence in the city are enough to incite fear among those who oppose it.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The findings also support earlier work linking Jupiter’s atmospheric behavior to its deep interior structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The model’s core weights remain untouched, but the system can still adapt its behavior based on the task at hand.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Habitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitus. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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