as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes
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Recent Examples of mannerisms
According to Schrader, the key to Leonard Fife was simply stripping away all of Gere’s own mannerisms and affectations.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Plus, the two women are friends, so Robbie would be able to study Swift’s mannerisms up close.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
As the actor prepared, Daniels took note of Leno's unique voice and mannerisms.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Carl’s mannerisms were also carefully thought out.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
With new authenticity, athletes exhibit their real-life mannerisms and skills for an enhanced gaming experience.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
His delightful mannerisms, bright smile and gentleness would put anyone at ease.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
The video appears to be showing the absent candidate in real-time, speaking with lips moving and their head bobbing, modeled on the same mannerisms of the actual candidate.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Smith, perhaps best known for his turn as the Riddler on Fox's Gotham and for his frequent collaborations with Todd Haynes, eerily echoes Chase's voice, mannerisms, and physicality in Jason Reitman's new film, which dramatizes the hectic 90 minutes leading up to SNL's first broadcast 49 years ago.
—EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Plus, the two women are friends, so Robbie would be able to study Swift’s mannerisms up close.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
As the actor prepared, Daniels took note of Leno's unique voice and mannerisms.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Carl’s mannerisms were also carefully thought out.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
With new authenticity, athletes exhibit their real-life mannerisms and skills for an enhanced gaming experience.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
His delightful mannerisms, bright smile and gentleness would put anyone at ease.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
The video appears to be showing the absent candidate in real-time, speaking with lips moving and their head bobbing, modeled on the same mannerisms of the actual candidate.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Smith, perhaps best known for his turn as the Riddler on Fox's Gotham and for his frequent collaborations with Todd Haynes, eerily echoes Chase's voice, mannerisms, and physicality in Jason Reitman's new film, which dramatizes the hectic 90 minutes leading up to SNL's first broadcast 49 years ago.
—EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Mannerisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerisms. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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