as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
quirky mannerisms such as toying with her hair and tapping her toes
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Recent Examples of mannerism
Did his doppelgänger have the same mannerisms, the same humor, maybe even the same interests?
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
What appears to be tripping people up is that Culkin’s voice and mannerisms remain unchanged from role to role.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Most people get to see their own features and mannerisms reflected in the parents who raised them.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Now imagine that the host has been recreated using artificial intelligence, their voice and mannerisms perfectly replicated by computers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
What appears to be tripping people up is that Culkin’s voice and mannerisms remain unchanged from role to role.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025
Most people get to see their own features and mannerisms reflected in the parents who raised them.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Now imagine that the host has been recreated using artificial intelligence, their voice and mannerisms perfectly replicated by computers.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mannerism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerism
Noun
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Depending on one’s lifestyle and other characteristics, fasting might be harder on some than others.—
Monica Haider,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This could be because viral outrage on social media might come from individuals who weren't customers to begin with or because digital participation in the boycott can sometimes reduce the motivation to take more meaningful action like changing purchasing habits.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Couples often develop an unspoken rhythm—mirroring each other’s pacing, breathing patterns or even eating habits.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Inheriting an existing team with its unique culture, history and quirks.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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David Lynch is probably the easiest to imitate director, with the most distinctive voice and identifiable quirks, outside of maybe Orson Welles.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Leading up to the start of a game is when those idiosyncrasies tend to surface most often.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Embracing your idiosyncrasies?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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In a move that perfectly encapsulates the peculiarities of our times, Donald Trump launched a meme coin on January 17th, 2025, just a few days before his presidential inauguration.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Underlying that peculiarity was the extensive use of the simple, robust, and reliable Geneva drive, originally developed centuries ago for clocks, but now adapted for linear and rotary motions that had to be smooth and precisely locked in at the end points.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Nov. 2024
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Brain Dead Studios What’s spring without a little eccentricity and who’s more eccentric a filmmaker than Wes Anderson?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Certainly, trying to recreate the smart-alecky charisma of Michael J. Fox and the genius eccentricity of Christopher Lloyd is a thankless task.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Mannerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerism. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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