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as in courtesy
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
after the usual civilities, the parents and the principal had a serious talk about the boy
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as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
treated people from all walks of life with the same unfailing civility
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Recent Examples of civility
Being Mississippi, a state that prides itself on its southern civility, each time something significant passes in the state legislature, there is a tendency to pretend that change ...
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Douglas Carswell, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
Since voters can’t wash a president’s or member of Congress’s mouth out with soap, the question becomes whether this salty language is merely for performative shock value or a sign of declining civility in American culture.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The hearing largely had a tone of civility, despite multiple interruptions from protesters voicing support for public schools and trans students, among other issues.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
When combined with a lack of civility from the top, our community is slowly being torn apart.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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Douglas Carswell, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
Since voters can’t wash a president’s or member of Congress’s mouth out with soap, the question becomes whether this salty language is merely for performative shock value or a sign of declining civility in American culture.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The hearing largely had a tone of civility, despite multiple interruptions from protesters voicing support for public schools and trans students, among other issues.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
When combined with a lack of civility from the top, our community is slowly being torn apart.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civility
Noun
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Photo : Ryan Merrill, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This 280 SL hardtop convertible also came with a soft-top roof.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Scroll down to the bottom to check out a more comprehensive list of events and ideas, courtesy of the Connecticut Tourism Office.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The gesture served as a precursor for the celebration that followed.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of those decades, the drop in theatrical production was not accompanied by a rise in Times Square gentility.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce built one of the most successful and well-respected hospitality companies from a humble start in Northwest Indiana.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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On March 28, his hospitality group opened Shiso in Wynwood, an Asian smokehouse, with chef Raheem Sealey (J&C Oyster Bar in Hollywood).—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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