as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
he's remarkably couth for someone who grew up in a small town with limited cultural opportunities
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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
their future son-in-law's lack of couth was of some concern to this patrician couple
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Recent Examples of couth
Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
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And a cluster of unquestionably lovely businesses have been bolstering the towns’ dreamy ideal since the ‘70s—couth spots like The White Barn Inn, and Ocean at The Cape Arundel Inn, both perfect for Muffy and Chip to get G&Ts between croquet and a dependably exquisite prix fixe.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couth
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Douyin Warnings From Within China China’s drive to assimilate the Tibetans echoes history elsewhere in the world where Indigenous people were seen by their foreign occupiers as savages who needed to be civilized with boarding schools, causing trauma and abuses.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some doubted Musk’s other questionable gaming accomplishments, such as his claim to be one of the best players in the world at Diablo 4.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Biden faced criticism for failing to effectively communicate his administration's accomplishments, particularly on issues like inflation.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nico Paz Nico Paz is the cultured attacking midfield player currently pulling the strings for Como 1907 in Italy.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Incorporation of photosynthetically active algal chloroplasts in cultured mammalian cells towards photosynthesis in animals.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Crete has long sat at the geographic crossroads of major civilizations, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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For Modi and his party, Indian civilization is inseparable from Hinduism, although critics say the party's philosophy is rooted in Hindu supremacy.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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These cultures are differentiated by the role of AI within the organization and its integration with other aspects of company culture.London School of Economics, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In some cultures, they were feared as omens of bad luck or even linked to witchcraft.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The output often requires refinement, and human judgment remains critical.Joel Montvelisky, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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He has mostly been used on the right but can operate on either flank and, while his end product still requires refinement, the less glamorous parts of his job come naturally.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Dollywood Foundation supports the Imagination Library and other programs that aid people in need and promote education and creativity.Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Couth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couth. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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