as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
he's remarkably couth for someone who grew up in a small town with limited cultural opportunities
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a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
their future son-in-law's lack of couth was of some concern to this patrician couple
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Recent Examples of couth
Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
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And a cluster of unquestionably lovely businesses have been bolstering the towns’ dreamy ideal since the ‘70s—couth spots like The White Barn Inn, and Ocean at The Cape Arundel Inn, both perfect for Muffy and Chip to get G&Ts between croquet and a dependably exquisite prix fixe.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couth
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This is a full-scale aggression by a deranged state against a civilized one.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Soviet leadership must find the wisdom to settle this case quickly in accordance with the dictates of simple human decency and of civilized national behavior.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Oct. 2024
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This helps interviewers see your work as part of a larger purpose rather than isolated accomplishments.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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While financial considerations are undoubtedly crucial, pursuing purpose adds a profound layer of fulfillment, driving long-term satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.Essence, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
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How To Make Buttermilk Frequently Asked Questions Dozens of iconic Southern recipes call for buttermilk, the incomparable cultured milk that lightens, tenderizes, marinates, flavors, and performs other works of kitchen magic.Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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That sample can then be analyzed several ways, including through a PCR evaluation, which looks for DNA evidence and can be completed rapidly, or it can be cultured in a laboratory to grow the bacteria, a process that takes longer.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This heroic trio, taking on the fall of civilization and the ravenous undead?Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Exhibitions focused on Native American civilizations and other non-Western cultures raise this critique implicitly but compellingly.Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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As important as football is to our Georgia culture, for a little while, the game just didn't really seem to matter.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Here are five examples of divination techniques that different cultures have developed to cope with life’s uncertainties.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Edwards is known for his refinement of radiocarbon dating techniques to study climate history and ocean chemistry.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old’s devastating speed frightens defenders but his finishing needs a lot of refinement.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Critics of the 2017 budget also argue there is not enough money to adequately provide for basic services like education, healthcare, social services, and town aid.Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
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Roundup Back to School Stories from JSTOR Daily about education, libraries, learning, and student life.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Couth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couth. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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