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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
There was more privacy back then, a certain propriety and distance that people gave one another.
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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
Victorian dress was rife with symbolism and evolved around rigid codes of propriety and caste.
—Emili Vesilind, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
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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
Victorian dress was rife with symbolism and evolved around rigid codes of propriety and caste.
—Emili Vesilind, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for propriety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propriety
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The women were taught etiquette by Weston’s daughters and — dressed in matching in smart dark navy suits and hats — got to watch the Coronation from a perfect spot on Piccadilly in central London.Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Signs, banners, or clothing displaying messages or logos are also banned to maintain courtroom decorum.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Like class, decorum and modesty go out the window with adulthood.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Our platform does not adjudicate legal matters or the validity of causes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cost and validity: The fee will be £10 (about $13 U.S., though exchange rates may fluctuate).Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Democracy, decency, truth, and the environment have taken a hit.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
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But Biden's basic human decency was another thing that will be much more widely appreciated as the 47th president brings his relentless circus of daily outrages, provocations and schoolyard taunts back into our lives.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy extends into the brand’s marketing strategies, where stories of community and cultural relevance take center stage.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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If a law hasn’t been cited in decades or lacks relevance in modern governance, it can be marked for deprecation, much like unused functions in a software library.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Propriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propriety. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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