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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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Paul Smith’s designs combine classic tailoring with color and occasional quirks, like vibrant stripes or prints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

What once felt like quirks of their Altadena neighborhood — helping upkeep the road, running on a cesspool — “all these things ... have turned into nightmares,” Whirledge said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

However, it highlights challenges AI firms face in tackling the potential for systems and their training to reward and reinforce errors like language quirks.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

By examining bodies of written work, linguists can track the rise of such language quirks, says Kimberly Becker, a linguist and co-host of the “Women Talkin’ ‘Bout AI” podcast.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

This close his eyes are more green than brown, and they dance with humor as a smile quirks his lips.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland