idiosyncrasies

noun

plural of idiosyncrasy
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits

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Recent Examples of idiosyncrasies Nolan said that Odysseus’ idiosyncrasies were challenging to adapt. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The humor—dry, humane, occasionally absurd—is ever-present … The Vermont setting, spare and bracing, acts as a quiet amplifier of these idiosyncrasies, while Mason remains attuned to the natural world. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Norton, for instance, drew many of Hawk’s idiosyncrasies from his friends. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026 There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Her idiosyncrasies remain, though, and PULL is at its most compelling when her experimental tendencies mesh with a four-to-the-floor beat or a theatrical chorus. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Amid the idiosyncrasies of the project, Berger and Laslett say Propeller One-Way Night Coach marked a continuation of their past work under their Kids at Play banner. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Plowden’s own professional idiosyncrasies included never using a flash — instead favoring available light — and in particular shooting with his Hasselblad camera during the waning light of day. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasies
  1. tricks
  2. quirks
  3. characteristics
  4. traits
  5. mannerisms
  6. eccentricities
  7. peculiarities
  8. habits
Noun
  • These tricks will set the foundation for a happy bond for years to come.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • All that said, visual tricks alone don’t sell nearly half a million concert tickets.
    — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • To what extent should a hostess accommodate these concerns — or quirks?
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Ly emphasized that aspiring creators need to prioritize authenticity, lean into quirks and let the animal set the tone.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of quirks
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • How might these specific traits impact the overall yak population and their habitat?
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Hagaman has the sort of traits another team might be happy to take a chance on.
    — The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • What the audience witnesses is not a flashback, but rather the mannerisms of a person recounting an experience, the reaction of the person listening, and the distance between the two.
    — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
  • Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of mannerisms
Noun
  • But unlike the best of Ferrell’s earlier roles, Hawkins’s eccentricities feel like surface-level strangeness, connected to nothing surprising or soulful underneath.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • And yet, generations of Americans have come here not despite its eccentricities—and downright aversion to good taste—but because of them, which serves as a reminder that originality, even at its most excessive, never really goes out of style.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Definition of eccentricities
Noun
  • And on that field, however, there are some peculiarities in the Hungarian tax system.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Szymborska draws upon the semantic peculiarities of her native tongue to underscore the point.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of peculiarities
Noun
  • Bieniemy was brought back specifically to establish an everyday expectation with the Chiefs — to re-establish habits that have slipped through the cracks on offense over the past couple of years.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Before moving in, talk about money The Gottman Institute recommends that couples talk openly about income, debt and spending habits before combining households.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of habits

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