Thesaurus results for HABITUS

habitus

noun

Definition of habitus

as in habit

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Recent Examples of habitus There is an acceptance of your own body habitus as well as that of others. — New York Times, 6 Oct. 2017 By promoting a habitus of keeping our distance, the virus may complete the triumph of solo living. — Frank Trentmann, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2020 On the macro level, the same social and cultural context (called field) produces collective habitus. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 But the heritage details of the skull anatomy around the ear and jaw joint show that these two hunting mammals evolved their similar habitus independently from different ancestors. — Robert Baker, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2019 To achieve equity in educational outcomes, school leaders must understand habitus and how to cultivate mindsets for learning. — miamiherald, 29 June 2017

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Noun

Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
This has impacted every aspect of his life — sleep, eating habits and his controlling attitude toward me.

— Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of habit

Noun

Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Definition of features

Noun

As genetics, psychology, and neuroscience ascended, the twentieth century sent physiognomy back into disrepute, and today, from Lavater to Lombroso, its promoters may seem a racist shade of quaint.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Our physiognomy, including individual asymmetries, our expressions (macro and micro), the qualities of our complexion, all encode valuable information about age, our mental and physical health, our lived experience and personality.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026

Definition of physiognomy

Noun

Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of person

Noun

Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The on-the-ground presence of Moyo, one the biggest names in the Zimbabwean dealmaking scene with a board seat in Tongaat Zimbabwean operations, offers execution muscle.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of presence

Noun

More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.

— Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

Definition of countenance

Noun

The second question is cost behavior, meaning what the bill does when tool calls double and when agent volume falls short of the vendor’s assumptions.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of behavior

Noun

Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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