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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorousness
Noun
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The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The driveway was reconfigured to create a larger backyard, now home to a pool, guesthouse, fitness center, and patios.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There will be no need to mention hand sanitizer or the etiquette of pods.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yet the stuffiest etiquette experts would surely make an exception for the queen of England.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Chinese researchers remained tactfully silent on the military front — perhaps choosing scientific decorum over a discussion of battlefield utility.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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But Americans are so politically divided that the decorum that was once a given during State of the Union addresses has now given way to partisan outbursts and interruptions.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Because the structure, built in 1890, is within the city’s historic district, a certificate of appropriateness is required for exterior work on the building, including relocation and demolition.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Parents deserve a voice in their child’s education, and educators bring training and experience in curriculum, age-appropriateness and instructional standards.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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In one reading, Louise’s terrorist arc is a refreshing subversion of the political correctness of Cash’s millennial forebears, the Patricia Lockwoods and Sally Rooneys and Sheila Hetis of the world, who might never dream of straying from their lane of lived experience.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Keep in mind that correctness is more important than quickness, and empathy builds credibility.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And a sense of propriety and respect for the office, right?—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ethel moves Carolyn’s bags to another room in keeping with propriety; this is a Catholic family, mind you.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Decorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorousness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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