as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits
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Recent Examples of idiosyncrasy
Still, three defeats out of three Stateside, while conceding seven goals and scoring once, has reactivated the debate on Villa’s eccentric, sometimes porous, defensive idiosyncrasies.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Drawing on viral memes, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has encouraged GOP candidates and officeholders to emphasize her idiosyncrasies, such as her love of Venn diagrams.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 23 July 2024
In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.
—Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
As in Leigh’s Naked, these pathologies don’t simply belong to a subculture; each exchange highlights the idiosyncrasy of communication that only art can reveal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Drawing on viral memes, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has encouraged GOP candidates and officeholders to emphasize her idiosyncrasies, such as her love of Venn diagrams.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 23 July 2024
In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.
—Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
As in Leigh’s Naked, these pathologies don’t simply belong to a subculture; each exchange highlights the idiosyncrasy of communication that only art can reveal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasy
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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All of these new chips also prioritize either performance (H and HX series) or efficiency (U series) ahead of AI output, leaving the V series to lead in that specific performance trait with its 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS) rating.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Preparing for this year’s Orange Bowl One quirk of this year’s Orange Bowl matchup: The committee didn’t know exactly who would be playing in the game until Thursday night.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately though, the pros say learning TGL’s quirks is not unlike preparing for any new course on the calendar.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Common features in children who claim to have led a previous life include a verbal precocity and mannerisms at odds with that of the rest of the family.Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brody was 7 years old when his grandfather died, but the memories of his speech and mannerisms left their mark.E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Like Disco Elysium, there is a peculiarity to Phoenix Springs whose world is inspired by our own, features many of the same objects and similar kinds of locations, yet diverges in enough unsettling ways to feel deeply confounding.Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2024
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These themes will seem familiar to fans of shows like Schitt’s Creek: acceptance, self-love, the peculiarities of a small town, feeling seen, finding community.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, David Keith Lynch had a quintessentially American upbringing that belied the eccentricity of his later works.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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His character as criminal profiler quickly became a fan favorite with his analytical skills, his eccentricities — and his ever-changing hair.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Use this transit to reassess your priorities — think about the long-term effects of your spending habits, and don’t be afraid to lean on a friend for advice.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Another headwind was changing viewing habits, with the types of spectator open to French productions increasingly consuming these works on platforms.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Idiosyncrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncrasy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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