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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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Her pre-kick routine is quick, simple and without any of the quirks and twitches that characterise some others.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Other throwaways made it on the list thanks to Bieber’s gamesmanship or Billboard’s methodological quirks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

The edge of Ren’s lip quirks up again, so subtle that no one else notices, and his eyes harden at me.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu