manner

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as in etiquette
manners plural personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing

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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details

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How does the noun manner contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of manner are bearing, carriage, demeanor, deportment, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When can bearing be used instead of manner?

The meanings of bearing and manner largely overlap; however, bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When could carriage be used to replace manner?

The words carriage and manner are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

In what contexts can demeanor take the place of manner?

The synonyms demeanor and manner are sometimes interchangeable, but demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

When is deportment a more appropriate choice than manner?

The words deportment and manner can be used in similar contexts, but deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

Where would mien be a reasonable alternative to manner?

In some situations, the words mien and manner are roughly equivalent. However, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

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Recent Examples of manner Palm trees, like Angelenos, can go on forever, in one manner or another. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 The Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Lamba has managed Linde in a steady manner, despite operating in a sector that’s seen as cyclical — and that’s reflected in Linde shares commanding a premium to its industry benchmark, according to FactSet. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches. Maggie Lange, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manner
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  • Trump’s election has only solidified the new legal framework for what is permissible when considering race and gender in hiring, promotion, and workplace etiquette.
    Casey Harper | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew.
    Bella Stoddart,Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • Continuous megawatt power millimeter-waves can also be efficiently (>90 percent) guided to great distances (>10 km) using a variety of modes and waveguide (pipes) systems, including the potential of using smooth bore coiled and jointed/ joined tubing.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Both the rear- and front-facing cameras feature night and portrait modes.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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  • A lot of us remember the heyday and watching them and everyone likes a redemption story of some kind.
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Nearby, reams of pink fabric, the exact kind used for the artwork, pools in a section on the floor.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • Mister Robinson emulated Rogers' talk-to-the-camera method, though with tougher, more adult tales than the original.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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    WWD, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Thomas’ confidence was, in many ways, a product of de Lannoy’s coaching, where his friendly and encouraging demeanor helped Thomas grow from a shy freshman to a vocal upperclassman.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
  • But rather than raise alarm, her listless demeanor ends up dredging up difficult conversations with her mother (Betty Buckley), her friends (Samantha Mathis and Robin Tunney) and later still with a creepy, stalking neighbor (Clifton Collins Jr.).
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • Born from his sobriety journey, the brand features less than 0.5 percent of alcohol in three beer styles: Edgehill Hazy IPA, Kingston Golden Pils Beer, and Noon Wheat Beer.
    Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The group has now conquered the list of the top-selling full-lengths and EPs in any style connected to rock, including the harder side of the genre, with five different releases.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • But some conservatives and anti-tax groups say a massive bond measure is not the right approach.
    Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Image Microsoft has bet on an approach that few others are taking: combining semiconductors with superconductors.
    Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • The interview, which focused on attitudes toward Israel, sparked controversy, and even Shari Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global, rebuked CBS News executives for slamming the correspondent.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Putin praised this new US attitude towards his country.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025

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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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