as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
wearing red shoes every day is just one of her quirks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quirks
Some cognitive scientists have assumed that all humans, whatever their local quirks, reason about time using spatial metaphors, yet at least one language, Tupi-Kawahíb, evidently lacks any mapping between time and space—not left to right, back to front, or downhill to uphill.
—
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Modern-day genetic quirks linked to skin color, hair color and even nose shape can be traced back to our extinct former neighbors.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Just one of those quirks that comes with being a goalie.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
The bedroom wallpaper and covered built-ins are another example of Salley welcoming unexpected quirks with curiosity and creativity.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s most impressive about the sketch is Mescal’s ability to fit in with the cast mates and play off their quirks, proving his comic timing as adept as his emotional vulnerability.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
While sometimes unavoidable updates must be made for structural purposes, honoring historic architecture and quirks where possible is imperative to preserving a building’s character.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Donohue and Borges star as their friends Lindsay and Edgar, who come with their own set of eccentric quirks.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024
Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Modern-day genetic quirks linked to skin color, hair color and even nose shape can be traced back to our extinct former neighbors.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Just one of those quirks that comes with being a goalie.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
The bedroom wallpaper and covered built-ins are another example of Salley welcoming unexpected quirks with curiosity and creativity.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s most impressive about the sketch is Mescal’s ability to fit in with the cast mates and play off their quirks, proving his comic timing as adept as his emotional vulnerability.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
While sometimes unavoidable updates must be made for structural purposes, honoring historic architecture and quirks where possible is imperative to preserving a building’s character.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Donohue and Borges star as their friends Lindsay and Edgar, who come with their own set of eccentric quirks.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirks
Noun
-
Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Additionally, leaders should look for traits such as initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn, which are indicators of future success.—
Nilesh Parmar,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The museum also highlights how Swinton was inspired by authoritarian leaders Benito Mussolini and Kim Il-sung to nail her mannerisms.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
-
But there’s something about that sort of adolescent age between 12 and 14, where people’s mannerisms change, and people’s bodies change, and people’s voices change, and all of those things.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The mismatch stems from one of the many oddities of the budget reconciliation process.—
Matthew Yglesias,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
-
So Strange, which is filled with antiques and oddities, providing an incredibly unique shopping experience.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Quirks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share