TIC Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

tic

noun

ˈtik

Definition of tic

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics

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Recent Examples of tic There are linguistic tics and habits that give away formerly Amish people immediately. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 Services are available that humanize AI tics. — Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026 The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tic

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Noun

Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you’re done.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Though the trick watch that recorded Sang-gil’s incriminating meeting with the mayor has been destroyed, Eun-sae backed up the footage.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

Noun

The analyst believes Celanese has characteristics suitable for long-term investment strategies despite its high leverage.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
That response suggests the market for higher-end paddles is expanding as players become more knowledgeable about materials, durability and playing characteristics.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

This portrait of wannabe bohemians and intellectuals who adopt the fashions, mannerisms, and artistic practices of an earlier time has its own essential timelessness.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
In a new video, the 13-year-old royal drew an uncanny likeness to his grandmother—down to her mannerisms.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mannerism

Noun

If LRMs can supercharge mathematics research the way AlphaFold did for computational biology, this line of thinking goes, why not embrace them, idiosyncrasies and all, and just verify the results?

— John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026
Nolan said that Odysseus’ idiosyncrasies were challenging to adapt.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of idiosyncrasy

Noun

How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Your unique eccentricity is your greatest asset — don’t hide it!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of eccentricity

Noun

Known for his intense study habits, Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro linebacker, the 2012 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2013 AP Defensive Player of the Year during his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
To an outsider, and in isolation, some of these habits may not seem so extreme—Reddit peptides excepted.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

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