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
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Buffalo Trace will transport the bottles to the individual charities that make the cut, and they can be auctioned off or used to raise money in other manners per the legal guidelines of each individual state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Pierce Brosnan’s impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, three children died after being beaten in manners described in To Train Up a Child.
—Anna North, Vox, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s also an element of growth that occurs when children are taught in an environment where manners, mutual respect and consideration for others is taught and exemplified.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Buffalo Trace will transport the bottles to the individual charities that make the cut, and they can be auctioned off or used to raise money in other manners per the legal guidelines of each individual state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Pierce Brosnan’s impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, three children died after being beaten in manners described in To Train Up a Child.
—Anna North, Vox, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s also an element of growth that occurs when children are taught in an environment where manners, mutual respect and consideration for others is taught and exemplified.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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Sometimes a team’s cold demeanor is not personal but rather a reflection of an overall atmosphere of stress or miscommunication that affects everyone.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just as importantly, Brivio says, Ogura’s apparent calm demeanor turned out to be a genuine cornerstone of his personality.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Actors had to wear about 50 pounds of tactical gear during shoots, carry each other for two miles on stretchers and master radio etiquette, weapons handling, and military terminology.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But while many corporate leaders can talk the theory of anti-fragility, only a select cohort truly embody a posture that not only survives but actually thrives during crises.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is enacting Project 2025 nearly to the letter, deploying executive orders, lawsuits, and rhetorical bombast in an effort to force judges, law firms, cultural institutions, university presidents, and press barons into postures of pitiable obedience.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stage 4 is the most advanced form of melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each episode unfolds in flashback form, exploring what happened after the adoption.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The excitement was tempered, however, by the preliminary nature of the find; JWST's observations were consistent with the presence of DMS but did not confirm it.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, who failed to appear at Tuesday's hearing after Hollander requested his presence to testify about recent efforts involving DOGE.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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