as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behaviors
Nuuly is currently exploring how to leverage the BrazeAI Predictive Events feature, which allows the marketing team to anticipate user behaviors and forecast churn.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This imbalance is precisely what fuels destructive behaviors like hooliganism, highlighting the importance of character as a stabilizing force in sport and society.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Individual airlines have also taken matters into their own hands for other disruptive behaviors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The behaviors most retreats teach better sleep hygiene, more movement, less stress, healthier eating are free.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Altogether, this web of destructive, innate behaviors is one that not even ongoing domestication would be likely to ever make compatible with the human home—not that people are likely to stop trying.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The art show paired portraits of animals that exhibit same-sex behaviors, like peacocks and flamingos, and was meant to be a commentary on how queerness has been hidden throughout history, leaving artists to use symbolism to communicate their point of view.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
According to police, Thach contacted most of his victims through Snapchat and engaged in grooming behaviors such as buying food, alcohol and drugs for the victims.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This imbalance is precisely what fuels destructive behaviors like hooliganism, highlighting the importance of character as a stabilizing force in sport and society.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Individual airlines have also taken matters into their own hands for other disruptive behaviors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The behaviors most retreats teach better sleep hygiene, more movement, less stress, healthier eating are free.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Altogether, this web of destructive, innate behaviors is one that not even ongoing domestication would be likely to ever make compatible with the human home—not that people are likely to stop trying.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
The art show paired portraits of animals that exhibit same-sex behaviors, like peacocks and flamingos, and was meant to be a commentary on how queerness has been hidden throughout history, leaving artists to use symbolism to communicate their point of view.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
According to police, Thach contacted most of his victims through Snapchat and engaged in grooming behaviors such as buying food, alcohol and drugs for the victims.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
Noun
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Considering the misguided attitudes of many Gen Z voters, there’s no time to waste.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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