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adjective

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Recent Examples of quirk
Noun
Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025 Here’s a quirk of the European game: Arsenal versus Real Madrid has almost no history behind it. Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Jack reluctantly agrees to send his quirky, moody choreographer Tobias (Mrs. Maisel’s Gideon Glick) to France. Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025 The brand is known for its quirky wardrobe stables, stripes, bold color, pattern and textures that catapulted the brand to cult status in the 1980s and ’90s. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quirk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirk
Noun
  • The company, which sells hot and iced coffee, tea, shakes, as well as burritos and tacos, also hosts classes to teach dogs tricks.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Another simple trick to avoid seeming evasive: Answer questions with yes or no, first; get into the explanation afterwards.
    Rob Davis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Even more bizarre was the depth the starlight's dip changed with every transit.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • This is just one in a series of bizarre events that unfolded on the afternoon of April 19, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Bill Snellings Self-reliance is a cherished American trait, and men in particular embrace it.
    Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Not lying and not funny, but not to be ignored either.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In 2010, for example, literary scholar Julie Brown suggested that renowned American poet Emily Dickinson had characteristics – such as sensory issues, social quirkiness and a savant’s command of language – that align with those of some individuals on the autism spectrum.
    Bradley J. Irish, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Users still can't control the number of speakers, their demographic characteristics, accents, or conversation length.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And the misfortune is in our participation in that strange loop.
    Akilah Sailers, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These mannerisms trickle down to the organization’s employees.
    John Hall, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.
    Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s been a weird year for some of the league’s best closers.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • On the other hand, this three-month gap is a little weird.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Quirk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirk. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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