as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes
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Recent Examples of mannerisms
The music video takes things a step further with Joel's dramatic facial expressions and mannerisms that were comparable to Mick's swagger.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a cultural thing in Jewish people; our mannerisms and the way our parents and grandparents word sentences.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The series begins with Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton, whose mannerisms and line deliveries are distractingly reminiscent of Eddie Redmayne) about to graduate law school.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
Both on and off the court, the freshman phenom has the mannerisms of a professional.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The nearly 6-foot actor was made to look a foot shorter; given a balding, combover haircut; and was forced to adopt a completely new diction and set of mannerisms.
—Max Gao, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025
Their mannerisms change a little bit.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Since the video went viral, internet users have praised their adorable bond, as many are obsessed by Maude’s dog-like mannerisms.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Would this new body still be the same person with all their quirks and mannerisms, as well as sharing the same interests or dislikes, or a version of them?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a cultural thing in Jewish people; our mannerisms and the way our parents and grandparents word sentences.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
The series begins with Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton, whose mannerisms and line deliveries are distractingly reminiscent of Eddie Redmayne) about to graduate law school.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
Both on and off the court, the freshman phenom has the mannerisms of a professional.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The nearly 6-foot actor was made to look a foot shorter; given a balding, combover haircut; and was forced to adopt a completely new diction and set of mannerisms.
—Max Gao, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025
Their mannerisms change a little bit.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Since the video went viral, internet users have praised their adorable bond, as many are obsessed by Maude’s dog-like mannerisms.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Would this new body still be the same person with all their quirks and mannerisms, as well as sharing the same interests or dislikes, or a version of them?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerisms
Noun
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Cherki is visibly excited by his spectators, eager to show off his tricks, until a coach comes into frame on the YouTube video and tells them their fun is over.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the actor inhabited some of Burt’s traits and flourishes, and his conservative style of lawyering came through.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What are some of the quirks with I Bonds?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of the most polarizing of the dressing idiosyncrasies is texture.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It was leased for him by his mother, one of the many eccentricities friends and former business associates described about the otherwise phantom-like man who was always on the cusp of a blockbuster that never quite materialized.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, unlike the innermost 21 moons and moonlets of Saturn, the next three, Titan, Hyperion, and Iapetus, all have larger eccentricities to their orbits, and no one is certain as to why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, PANDAS, or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, refers to a group of symptoms — such as tics and obsessive-compulsive behavior — that is thought to affect kids who've had strep infections.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Weirdly brassy dye job aside, Clarke is impressively natural as Alex’s easy smiles and superficial charm give way to flop sweat and nervous tics.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Mannerisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerisms. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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