erraticism

noun

Definition of erraticismnext
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit an overuse of slow motion is one of the filmmaker's more annoying erraticisms

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  1. trick
  2. characteristic
  3. trait
  4. mannerism
  5. twist
  6. peculiarity
  7. singularity
  8. quirk
Noun
  • There’s also Image Wand which does similar pic-making tricks in the Notes app and Genmoji, the custom emoji characters which are also based on prompts from you.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Our fee-avoidance is more than a few money-saving tricks.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Nearly a decade ago, a journal called the Numismatic Chronicle published an article analyzing the rare coin’s characteristics—and noting some discrepancies in the alignment of its designs.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Vanney said his mother, Jeanette, who taught kindergarten for four decades, instilled those traits in him.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of trait
Noun
  • As the actor prepared, Daniels took note of Leno's unique voice and mannerisms.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • These tools are capable of mimicking subtle facial expressions, voice patterns, and even mannerisms, making the forgeries increasingly believable.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of mannerism
Noun
  • But the character’s departure was intended as one of many shocking twists to keep the narrative stakes high, not as a signal of any change in the franchise’s commitment to inclusion.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In Season 17, a new twist for competitors who have been eliminated will be introduced.
    Lawrence Yee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of twist
Noun
  • An Australian claymation wonder, Memoir of a Snail is an odd yet captivating tale of memory, loss, and the peculiarities of human (and snail) behavior.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Its conceptual peculiarities — the dialogue in verse, the neo-Roman hair and costume design — can be endearing, but the performances are all over the place, and not every actor appears to have gotten the memo.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of peculiarity
Noun
  • This moment is a regulatory singularity before a new era for crypto.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Just as in science, where breakthroughs often arise from the convergence of seemingly unrelated ideas, the world of art and music is transformed by those who dare to transcend singularity and embrace multiple disciplines with the fullness of their spirit.
    Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of singularity
Noun
  • Drawing from nearly 30 years of life in Montalcino and two decades as a winery CEO, Gray presents a treasure trove of over 300 eclectic entries covering Brunello di Montalcino, town history, Italian culture, and local quirks.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While sometimes unavoidable updates must be made for structural purposes, honoring historic architecture and quirks where possible is imperative to preserving a building’s character.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of quirk
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