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as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it was his habit to rise early
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as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs
a cocaine habit of long standing
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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has
an imposing man of vigorous habit
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember
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Recent Examples of habits
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
While wearing your seatbelt and checking your mirrors frequently are the top priority, road trip experts also maintain a few other habits to stay alert and in good spirits on long drives.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Engaging with modern artworks such as these turned Smith toward habits and practices developed long before Martin or Federle had picked up a paintbrush.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Daily care and lifestyle adjustments Long-term results depend on proper care and daily habits.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle habits that show on your face fast Skincare products can only do so much if your daily habits are working against you.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
While wearing your seatbelt and checking your mirrors frequently are the top priority, road trip experts also maintain a few other habits to stay alert and in good spirits on long drives.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Engaging with modern artworks such as these turned Smith toward habits and practices developed long before Martin or Federle had picked up a paintbrush.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Daily care and lifestyle adjustments Long-term results depend on proper care and daily habits.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Lifestyle habits that show on your face fast Skincare products can only do so much if your daily habits are working against you.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habits
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the film grapples with Dexter’s (Sturgess) addictions and patience-testing roguishness toward her, Hathaway and director Lone Scherfig never land on a compelling reason for Emma to put up with it.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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While that argument continues, the soccer coach and tax accountant are rebuilding their lives — while doing their best to stay vigilant with their addictions.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The shapes don’t have to be uniform.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shop the rug in three colors and in a variety of round, rectangular, and runner shapes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Habits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habits. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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