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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
for all of her quiddities, she is a very wise and generous lady
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as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
Rembrandt's genius was his unparalleled ability to render a person's quiddity in a single portrait
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Noun
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From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Even if your furry friend has already mastered the obedience basics, try adding some new party tricks to their command repertoire.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allergies Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to foreign substances, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many other aircraft types contain similar peculiarities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Thompson said she is continually confused by the film’s popularity because of its formal peculiarities.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Aug. 2025
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One of those eccentricities was James’s obsessive fixation on witches.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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What works best are the moments of humor, particularly those that seem to wink at Dafoe’s own eccentricities.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Quiddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiddities. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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