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
This is one of those scheduling quirks that just happened to work this way.
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Mac Engel
october 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a penchant for combining classical beauty with modern quirks, and that takes center stage at the Clowes Pavilion.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Yes, Edmond and Kalybriah fell in love in the pods and got engaged, despite his many, many quirks.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
For all his positives, Gundy came with quirks.
—Cliff Brunt, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Though Reese's Peanut Butter Cups took home the national title, each state has its own candy quirks, too.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Dawson’s Creek proves that growing up isn’t just about first loves and heartbreaks — parents, with all their quirks and missteps, are part of the equation too.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
A lot of it was presented to the public as the personal quirks of Medinsky, who is this kind of quack revisionist historian.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
But that doesn't mean this Venusian side is basic Venus in Virgo has its quirks, but they are hidden beneath the surface.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Mac Engel
october 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a penchant for combining classical beauty with modern quirks, and that takes center stage at the Clowes Pavilion.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Yes, Edmond and Kalybriah fell in love in the pods and got engaged, despite his many, many quirks.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
For all his positives, Gundy came with quirks.
—Cliff Brunt, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Though Reese's Peanut Butter Cups took home the national title, each state has its own candy quirks, too.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Dawson’s Creek proves that growing up isn’t just about first loves and heartbreaks — parents, with all their quirks and missteps, are part of the equation too.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
A lot of it was presented to the public as the personal quirks of Medinsky, who is this kind of quack revisionist historian.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
But that doesn't mean this Venusian side is basic Venus in Virgo has its quirks, but they are hidden beneath the surface.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirks
Noun
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
1 Oct. 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.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lab tech was talking about thinking, feeling creatures with human-like traits.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Benicio Del Toro made a surprise cameo appearance on Saturday Night Live tonight, joining host Bad Bunny and frequent collaborator Marcello Hernandez in a sketch spoofing the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish language.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Some of Preller’s idiosyncrasies have been well-documented; others have flown under the radar.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even the film’s eccentricities that do feel out of a Pynchon novel — notably Lockjaw’s desire to join a secret society of white supremacists called the Christmas Adventurers Club — read as plausible in the current political climate.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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But in Franz, Kafka is pretty resolute in his identity and his eccentricities, notably in his insistence on writing all his now-famous literary works by hand.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alongside Mignatti, architect Marco Lecchi coordinated construction, and is intimately familiar with the area and its peculiarities.—
Francesca Longoni,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many other aircraft types contain similar peculiarities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Quirks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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