as in characteristic
an odd or peculiar habit
one of the woman's eccentricities was her lifelong habit of reading while soaking in the bathtub for hours
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Recent Examples of eccentricity
Also in the cast are — wait for it — Jason Momoa and Martin Scorsese, just to give you an idea of the eccentricity of Schnabel in putting together his ensemble.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
What works best are the moments of humor, particularly those that seem to wink at Dafoe’s own eccentricities.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
For all its domestic eccentricity, her upbringing was deeply conservative.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Staff have also been confused by other eccentricities.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
What works best are the moments of humor, particularly those that seem to wink at Dafoe’s own eccentricities.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
For all its domestic eccentricity, her upbringing was deeply conservative.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Staff have also been confused by other eccentricities.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eccentricity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eccentricity
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Conybeare, a classics scholar, intertwines learned exegesis with examples of Augustine’s human idiosyncrasies, offering illuminating analyses of the philosopher’s seminal texts and ideas—including his theory of original sin—and of the role that his heritage played in his self-conception.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Told over the course of three celebratory gatherings, the film casts a wry look at Dominican identity, middle-class idiosyncrasies and the fragile threads that bind a family together.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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This simple burlap runner is a rustic fall decorating idea, while fresh or faux marigolds provide color and quirk.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Quirk With Meaning Parsons School of Design Even the quirks carried weight.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kurzweil’s singularity parallels ideas from Italian and Russian futurists amid the electrical and mechanical revolutions that took place at the turn of the 20th century.—
Sonja Fritzsche,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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This gave rise to decisions by a few airlines, such as Allegiant, to offer low-fare, low frequency nonstop flights from approximately a dozen small and mid-size rural communities to take advantage of the singularity of the Las Vegas destination.—
Michael Boyd,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Alongside Mignatti, architect Marco Lecchi coordinated construction, and is intimately familiar with the area and its peculiarities.—
Francesca Longoni,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Quantum computers, which harness the peculiarities of quantum physics for gains in speed and computing ability over classical machines, may one day revolutionize technology.—
Ananya Palivela,
Scientific American,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Eccentricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eccentricity. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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