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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
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Derrick White’s layup with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter tied the game at 91-91, but the decisive moments came courtesy of Franz Wagner, who answered with his own layup and another basket either side of a crucial miss by Tatum.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The group continued singing with other patrons, applying body glitter to anyone interested—courtesy of Glynn. Scherer, another friend who was cheering Gill on during her tap sequence, captured more footage of the fun.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 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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In an uncommon gesture, Iran also joined in condemning the killings.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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This little gesture offers them a sense of control after having recently lost it.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 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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Today, their certifications are still trusted by all careers that touch wine such as vineyard marketing, sales, and front of house hospitality.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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With the current economic and global instability continuing to rock industries across the United States, the hospitality sector’s customer expectations have also evolved.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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