as in demeanor
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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Recent Examples of manners
Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
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Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
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His genial, almost bumbling, demeanor belies a quick brain and an avid user of technology.Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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During his rare public appearances, such as his interview on Dr. Phil, some viewers commented on his demeanor—particularly his nervous smile while discussing his sister’s murder.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2024
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Giving cash doesn’t have to be awkward Despite popular convention that cash presents are gauche, tacky, or uninspired, Post says the annals of etiquette wisdom permit monetary gifts.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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What to Do Before an Estate Sale Familiarize Yourself with the Rules Sometimes, a little research ahead of time can save you from an embarrassing—and likely unintentional—etiquette faux pas.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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At the press conference Thursday, Humphrey said Dean’s hard work and positive attitude during his desk duty also weighed on his discipline decision.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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His positive attitude is contagious and students LOVE having him in class.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, a golden source of information enables a win-win approach, where everybody in the business has the information and understanding needed to drive the organization forward, with complete trust in their colleagues and their overall risk posture.Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Steen suffered from Duchenne’s disease, a form of muscular dystrophy that gets progressively worse over time.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Peers may offer a more attainable and softer-touch form of support for people who don’t want or require clinical treatment—or a complementary approach for people who are in treatment but feel something is missing.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alison doesn’t appear to have a public social media presence, and her husband seldom posts photos of their family online.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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This is the type of presence Spurgeon couldn’t have last season.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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