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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
See Self Step four is the first step towards genuine civility and respect.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See Others This stage is critical to navigating political discourse with civility and respect.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Both Enrique Peña Nieto and Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged, during their respective electoral campaigns, to return peace, security, and civility to us.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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 ...
—Douglas Carswell, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
See Others This stage is critical to navigating political discourse with civility and respect.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Both Enrique Peña Nieto and Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged, during their respective electoral campaigns, to return peace, security, and civility to us.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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 ...
—Douglas Carswell, National Review, 2 Apr. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Gentle affectionate gestures usually are the prelude to intimacy, like a hand on your back, a caress on the cheek or even just cuddling in bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Rather, there’s a mutually healing trajectory to this strange, secretive summer of playing house, and Petzold observes its gradual onset in fine details of gesture, expression and domestic routine — and its lapses when people fall intermittently out of character.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 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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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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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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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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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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