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
Part of the pleasure of the cover-to-cover print experience is seeing a specific editorial perspective in all its obsessions and idiosyncrasies, and the Women’s Issue is rife with Brown’s.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
For iPhone: Coming Next Week, A New Era For The iPhone
These weren’t idiosyncrasies or outdated protocols.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Craig, on the other hand, is a mess of nerves and idiosyncrasies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 May 2025
That would let researchers simulate only the essential parts of the brain, and not all biological idiosyncrasies.
—Dobromir Rahnev, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
For iPhone: Coming Next Week, A New Era For The iPhone
These weren’t idiosyncrasies or outdated protocols.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Craig, on the other hand, is a mess of nerves and idiosyncrasies.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 May 2025
That would let researchers simulate only the essential parts of the brain, and not all biological idiosyncrasies.
—Dobromir Rahnev, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiosyncrasy
Noun
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Did any of those tips and tricks come in handy here?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
Noun
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This industry-wide trait is also reflected in valuation standards.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Each area high school is known for its particular geography, academic or sports reputation, quirks and traditions.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a quirk of history, Lacoste is also the site of the Chateau of the Marquis de Sade.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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His appearance and mannerisms remain constant over the decades, while historical events—the Prague Spring, the Vietnam War—sweep on.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Thames was a great choice for Hiccup, capturing the original character’s mannerisms and voice perfectly, though perhaps – as my daughter noted – with a little less squeakiness.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Experiencing these peculiarities without being able to name them can make navigating life difficult.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 July 2025
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Her field notes are animated by sympathetic amusement, a tactful astonishment at the sheer evolutionary peculiarity of this creature.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Cena, despite his attempts at wackadoo eccentricity, seldom has enough energy to create meaningful contrast with Elba’s straight man (in fact, Elba is often the funnier and sharper of the two), and most dialogue scenes end up flat and repetitive.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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That’s a straightforward but wonderfully satisfying template, and the kind of thing that’s become a rarity in a genre where the main character’s eccentricities might as well be a shorthand that distinguishes one show from another.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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“Idiosyncrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncrasy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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