as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mannerisms
Meta staffers could potentially converse with and get feedback from the virtual double trained on his mannerisms, tone, public statements, and sentiments about the company’s strategy.
—
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His demeanor, stories and mannerisms calling the game were like Scully.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
She’s given it her face, her voice, her mannerisms.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
Malcolm’s teenage daughter, Leah (Keeley Karsten), nails Malcolm’s mannerisms and resembles Muniz.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Fernandes has always been expressive on the field and at times appears frustrated, waving his arms around, and he has been criticised for these mannerisms by former United players who now work as pundits.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star previously addressed speculation about changes in her appearance and mannerisms, attributing the differences to her ongoing battle with lupus and her bipolar disorder diagnosis.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His demeanor, stories and mannerisms calling the game were like Scully.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
She’s given it her face, her voice, her mannerisms.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
Malcolm’s teenage daughter, Leah (Keeley Karsten), nails Malcolm’s mannerisms and resembles Muniz.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Fernandes has always been expressive on the field and at times appears frustrated, waving his arms around, and he has been criticised for these mannerisms by former United players who now work as pundits.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star previously addressed speculation about changes in her appearance and mannerisms, attributing the differences to her ongoing battle with lupus and her bipolar disorder diagnosis.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerisms
Noun
-
Davis occasionally destabilizes this very familiar soundtrack with sly production tricks from Horne.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
-
However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There are a few traits that can make any evaluator skeptical of Martínez’s offensive ceiling.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
-
Nothing has tested those traits more than what Cora, 50, endured over the last week.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
-
Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
This is an older home, and some of its charms come with quirks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
-
One of his quirks is collecting cologne.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
First there was Lil Baby and Gunna, turning his melodies into a radio rap format by ditching the idiosyncrasies.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Most of the videos are gentle teasing about the idiosyncrasies of working at a bar or retreads of other viral videos.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Outkast made their eccentricities feel normal, setting the bar for rap-song experimentation in the stratosphere.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Screenwriter Craig Mazin finds a way, however, by smartly retooling Swann’s story for a younger audience, stripping out the text’s more violent eccentricities, while preserving the universally winning curiosity of the premise.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Some patients on chlorpromazine developed mild tremors or tics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
-
His tics are not naughty mischief, but an uncontrollable action.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mannerisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerisms. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
