mannerisms

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He resembles the Finder icon on Apple computers, but with a tiny stature and goofy mannerisms.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

With his country twang and aw-shucks mannerisms belying a keen intellect, Will Rogers was the lasso-roping star of vaudeville and the Broadway stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

It’s standardizing uniforms, cafe decor and worker mannerisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2025

Sam was a white man of twenty-five years and exhibited none of the eccentric mannerisms of his co-workers.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead