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quirks

NOUN

oddity of personality, way of doing something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration characteristic eccentricity foible habit idiosyncrasy kink mannerism peculiarity trait twist vagary

STRONG

caprice conceit crotchet equivocation fancy fetish humor irregularity knack quibble singularity subterfuge turn whim whimsy

WEAK

idée fixe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normality usualness

STRONG

inability

Example Sentences

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By examining bodies of written work, linguists can track the rise of such language quirks, says Kimberly Becker, a linguist and co-host of the “Women Talkin’ ‘Bout AI” podcast.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Then, too, there’s greater risk of dysfunction with more people, each with quirks, needs and expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Due to the quirks of weather — and possibly to prescribed burns that had cleared out excess vegetation — most of the grove survived without any disfigurement visible today.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Iona and Andie are such a perfect mother-daughter match because they have similar personality quirks and sartorial appetites, a genuine family resemblance.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Animal behaviour is also influenced by environmental factors and individual quirks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari