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as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
some people miss the straitlaced propriety that was largely abandoned in the 1960s
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as in manner
proprieties plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
an etiquette columnist who insists that traditional proprieties are necessary in order to maintain a civil society
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I'm not sure about the propriety of serving champagne in these glasses
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Recent Examples of propriety
This new way to communicate without speaking allowed exchanging parties to bypass propriety and social expectations.
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Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
There was more privacy back then, a certain propriety and distance that people gave one another.
—Al Pacino, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
The hilarity of people worrying about toy safety/propriety is timeless.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The raw pleasures of the flesh cede to the propriety of form with almost antiseptic elegance.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
There was more privacy back then, a certain propriety and distance that people gave one another.
—Al Pacino, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
The hilarity of people worrying about toy safety/propriety is timeless.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The raw pleasures of the flesh cede to the propriety of form with almost antiseptic elegance.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for propriety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propriety
Noun
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Handed out alongside the official program was an etiquette manual.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read more Prison walls reveal last messages of Assad's detainees Hearts break over rescue cat's reaction to owner packing suitcase Photo of Daniel Penny on NY subway goes viral after acquittal Beyond etiquette, research suggests that strong spousal relationships contribute to well-being.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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His cause and manner of death will be released by the medical examiner.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Robbie Hoy said the video taken of the altercation shows that deputies did not assault anyone in their attempt to maintain decorum at the commissioners court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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Longshore described what was ultimately a performance piece captured on video as peeling back layers of social conditioning—first decorum, then guilt, and then, inevitably, greed.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, not everyone is able to make a distinction between a person’s politics and their basic human decency.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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That sense of love leaves her willing to do anything within the realm of reason and human decency for her partner — but naturally, that’s not good enough for the kind of guy who seriously considers investing in an android lover.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Does this force her to look more closely at herself and her own sense of morality?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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At that moment, a car full of ISIS morality police — the hisbah — was passing by.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Plus, by remaining in the U.S., players can still make endorsement appearances and maintain broader relevance.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Bay Area News Group. Bay Area News Group advertising leadership oversees sponsored, native, and paid content on this platform, ensuring its quality, relevance, and helpfulness for our audience.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Propriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propriety. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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