variants
also schtick
or shtik
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Recent Examples of shtick
That episode came across to many as a troll consistent with the film’s schtick, a campaign engineered to get snubbed so Walsh could once again bemoan the illiberal tendencies of the elites who supposedly control Hollywood.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
But there’s hope; Shroud’s whole schtick is being able to statistically predict outcomes, but how can anyone predict what a bunch of often stupid former villains will do?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Grace’s playfully feral wantonness is funny and bewitching, but her schtick loses its luster for Jackson, who takes a job that keeps him away from home, leaving her with the baby.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Role Model's ongoing schtick has taken off among his fans, who often call him Jacob or Sabrina on social media.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
But there’s hope; Shroud’s whole schtick is being able to statistically predict outcomes, but how can anyone predict what a bunch of often stupid former villains will do?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Grace’s playfully feral wantonness is funny and bewitching, but her schtick loses its luster for Jackson, who takes a job that keeps him away from home, leaving her with the baby.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Role Model's ongoing schtick has taken off among his fans, who often call him Jacob or Sabrina on social media.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shtick
act
Noun
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Neem oil affects insects' feeding abilities and acts as a repellent.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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The new Fed chief faces a tough balancing act on the dual mandate of fostering employment and keeping prices stable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Shtick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shtick. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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