carriage

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How does the noun carriage contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of carriage are bearing, demeanor, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

In what contexts can bearing take the place of carriage?

In some situations, the words bearing and carriage are roughly equivalent. However, bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When might demeanor be a better fit than carriage?

Although the words demeanor and carriage have much in common, demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

When would deportment be a good substitute for carriage?

The meanings of deportment and carriage largely overlap; however, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

Where would manner be a reasonable alternative to carriage?

While the synonyms manner and carriage are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When is it sensible to use mien instead of carriage?

While in some cases nearly identical to carriage, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of carriage Shortly after the Royal Ascot announced carriage processions, it was pointed out that Kate Middleton would not be joining. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025 Each of the four carriage seats gets safety belts, a wireless phone charger, and zoned climate control. New Atlas, 20 June 2025 The King and Queen arrived at the horse races in a carriage on June 17, part of a tradition that goes back 200 years. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 June 2025 Among those accompanying Charles and Camilla were musical writer Andrew Lloyd Webber, referred to using his formal title Lord Lloyd Webber, and his wife Madeleine in the fourth carriage. Simon Perry, People.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for carriage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carriage
Noun
  • Capella is supposed to mark the position where the mama goat is sitting on the chariot driver’s shoulder, and that’s why it’s known as the goat star.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
  • Louella dies before the games begin when the District 12 chariot crashes during the tribute parade.
    Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Negotiated with collaborators whose words promised partnership while their posture hinted at problems.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Address pelvic floor tension by varying your movements throughout the day and watching your posture.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Taxi brought together a true cast of New York City characters, sharing their lives in between customers at a cab company unlike any other.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 July 2025
  • The detective approached the cab driven by Mendenhall and saw blood on his thumb.
    Sarah Nelson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The company also refused to apologize for CBS’ reporting or edits, a stance to protect its journalistic ethics and 1st Amendment rights.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
  • Some are taking a harder stance on age compliance checks for alcohol sales.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Whereas oxen carts, wagons and stagecoaches once made travel of people or goods to and from Austin from anywhere else a discouraging task on muddy or dusty roads, suddenly the world waited at the city's front door.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Ruby Miller said that Brad will have a chance to add his own twist to the menu at Carlo & Johnny, which opened in 2001 and is housed in a historic mansion that was once a speakeasy and a stagecoach stop.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    BYPaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • And the reality is that the airlines don’t have the equipage.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 8 June 2023

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“Carriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carriage. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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