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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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October 23 – November 21 Healthy habits strengthen your calm center.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ways to stay safe from Apple phishing emails Phishing emails continue to evolve, but a few simple habits can greatly reduce your risk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Torque-vectoring control and performance braking package The four-wheel-drive version of the Ti3 adds a series of premium features aimed at improving performance, comfort, and the overall driving experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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At 88, the legendary artist, dressed in a black smock, was filmed walking through the eroded sculptural features of the badlands, her face furrowed by age, her eyes still blazing.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 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 victim was taken to a hospital, but the person's condition was not disclosed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This matched the spectral fingerprints of solid carbon dioxide, confirming the presence of dry ice within the torus.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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And his presence immediately paid off against the Los Angeles Galaxy.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her exterior countenance reveals the inner storm in completely believable and gripping ways.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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After missing more than two weeks because of an illness, the 30-year-old big man was pleased just to be back on the floor, and following his 9-point, five rebound, five assist performance in 23 minutes, Porziņģis displayed the same countenance.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The activity sends a release of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine, which can reinforce the behavior and create a habit loop.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plenty of Americans will dislike the attitudes and styles of Mutiny’s activists.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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But some specialists in legal ethics expressed doubts at the time that the additional pledge would affect courtroom behavior — the late Stanford Law professor Deborah Rhode said some lawyers simply conclude that a take-no-prisoners attitude would help their client.—
Bob Egelko,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Habitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitus. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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