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
Ellie tries to embody each artist and that takes studying of the mannerisms because the mannerisms are what bring it to life, not the staging or anything else.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerisms
Noun
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Researchers from Fukushima University and Hirosaki University analyzed DNA samples from the mutant animals and discovered that the offspring inherited key reproductive traits from domestic pigs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Noun
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For decades, scientists debated whether these characteristics were primitive leftovers or later evolutionary reversals and this new research leans toward the first explanation.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Each type of light fixture forms the same general structure, but with individual characteristics informed by the mercurial nature of glass.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Replacing one filter, using a HEPA purifier or changing a few cleaning habits can all help reduce indoor air pollutants over time.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The children are all remembered for their quirks and love of family.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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One of the new quirks of the 2026 schedule involves Watkins Glen International, site of this weekend’s Cup Series race, shifting from its longstanding late summer date to Mother’s Day weekend.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Even a Massie win, as one strategist told Salon, wouldn’t necessarily justify clean conclusions about the President given the idiosyncrasies of Massie’s district, which stretches from the Cincinnati suburbs to the West Virginia border.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Although jazz can be powerfully expressive of a composer or musician’s personal idiosyncrasies and attitude (think of Miles Davis or Sun Ra), blues is the domain of raw emotion.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, in addition to being perfect by becoming a doctor, John had selected, despite her eccentricities, the perfect mate in their parents’ eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Still, even an understanding of Turner’s eccentricities didn’t prepare the Braves to learn the morning of their game against Pittsburgh that the team’s owner was now the manager.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Eilish shares reaction to her tics Eilish was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 11.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Mannerisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerisms. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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