Thesaurus results for HABITUS

habitus

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Definition of habitus

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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

Known for his intense study habits, Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro linebacker, the 2012 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2013 AP Defensive Player of the Year during his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
To an outsider, and in isolation, some of these habits may not seem so extreme—Reddit peptides excepted.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of habit

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Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

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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

One police officer was killed and another person injured when a gunman opened fire in a Montreal neighborhood in June, officials said.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Abarca alleged that the situation involved at least one legislative staffer and one legislator, and that at least one person has been placed on administrative leave as a result.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of person

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 findings provide fresh insight into how closely human behavior influences the Earth’s subtle seismic signals, while also helping to dispel the long-standing myth that eclipses can trigger earthquakes.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The corresponding non-chiral electrodes did not show the same behavior.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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