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mannerism

[man-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm /


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Her style, which she described as “clear painting,” looks backward to mannerism and forward to futurism and has a high-gloss sheen to it, like the chrome plating of a motorcar.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2024

So much attention is on their similarities in their swings and other mannerism, but the needle and the trash talking is not to be overlooked.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2023

He’d become a meticulous student of all things Elvis to prepare for the role, poring over archival performances and interviews to get the King’s every move and mannerism down pat.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2022

The flamboyant late Renaissance style of art known in English as mannerism has gone out of fashion more than once.

From Washington Post Jan. 28, 2022

Jethro had picked up a mannerism from his mother.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

She pays attention to how the actor’s mannerisms change when they are in action — how they walk, which foot they lean on and other subconscious physical gestures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"The technology to replicate a person's face, voice, and mannerisms has advanced faster than the safeguards around it, creating a gap that bad actors are already exploiting."

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

Anthony Ippolito plays a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, and was praised by audience members at the festival for capturing Stallone's posture, mannerisms and speech.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

She meticulously charted the repetition of their shoes and earrings and was quick to pinpoint their mannerisms.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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