1
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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2
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
Divisions within the Republican Party between those favoring hard-line policies and leaders seeking a return to civility and unity are likely to become more pronounced.
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Shane Croucher
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
First, practice and model civility.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The small but growing non-profit called Arizona Talks is pursuing that ideal, hosting public events on controversial topics but with an eye toward civility and unity.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The poem imagines Thanksgiving dinner without arguments, civility in Congress and rap lyrics minus excessive F-bombs and Mississippi Klansmen burning their sheets.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Shane Croucher
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
First, practice and model civility.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The small but growing non-profit called Arizona Talks is pursuing that ideal, hosting public events on controversial topics but with an eye toward civility and unity.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The poem imagines Thanksgiving dinner without arguments, civility in Congress and rap lyrics minus excessive F-bombs and Mississippi Klansmen burning their sheets.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civility
Noun
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Even more detailed views came courtesy of astrophotographer Dan Bartlett, who imaged the comet over multiple nights to reveal how the complex structure of its ever-shifting tail evolved over time from his backyard in June Lake, California, over recent weeks.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One was courtesy of shortstop Trevor Story, and the other was via first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Its intuitive interface allows for operation with minimal training, either through direct hand gestures or semi-autonomous navigation during transport between deployment sites.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Those diplomatic gestures, along with his success in attracting foreign investment, won Vučić international praise as an effective reformer.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The clearest firebrand of the group is Suzanne (Mia Barron), whose patronizing politeness will eventually give way to rage once her views are challenged.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The poster themselves shared their belief in the power of politeness.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Viewer Reactions Instagram users instantly flocked to the video, touched by Rusty's attentiveness and curiosity.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Both audiences can struggle with attentiveness, want to be led, and ultimately just want to have fun.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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But genuine thoughtfulness—the kind that comes naturally?—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Sep. 2025
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The thoughtfulness of the design should come as no surprise consider the property’s name; hygge is a Danish word that loosely translates to the art of building a warm, welcoming sanctuary.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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