as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks
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Recent Examples of quirks
What are some of the quirks with I Bonds?
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
London’s neighborhoods have their own rhythms, flavors and quirks.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Historic Delaware Hotel With its antique furnishings, wooden floors, and charming quirks, the colorful Historic Delaware Hotel is brimming with old-world character that feels evocative of Leadville’s silver boom days.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
It’s been updated with a more convenient save system and 3D compatibility, eliminating some of the original game’s quirks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
An American traveler’s observations about everyday Italian home quirks have gone viral on TikTok.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite their ungainly silhouettes and handling quirks, they were considered formidable gun platforms.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
London’s neighborhoods have their own rhythms, flavors and quirks.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Historic Delaware Hotel With its antique furnishings, wooden floors, and charming quirks, the colorful Historic Delaware Hotel is brimming with old-world character that feels evocative of Leadville’s silver boom days.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
It’s been updated with a more convenient save system and 3D compatibility, eliminating some of the original game’s quirks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
An American traveler’s observations about everyday Italian home quirks have gone viral on TikTok.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite their ungainly silhouettes and handling quirks, they were considered formidable gun platforms.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirks
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
Noun
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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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The music video takes things a step further with Joel's dramatic facial expressions and mannerisms that were comparable to Mick's swagger.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
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
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
Noun
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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
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And as the play proceeds, those characters commit, ever more intensely, to their peculiarities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its complexities and peculiarities are only dimly recalled, if at all, by many readers.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Quirks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirks. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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