as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera
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Recent Examples of decorum
Most presidents have tried to maintain decorum at their residence, knowing the White House is a symbol of the United States and that its gravitas is the work of generations.
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Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
In February, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court adopted new rules related to decorum during public comments that reduced the time limit for speakers.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Under British royal decorum, the king is expected to avoid similar debates about ongoing political issues.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decorum
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
In February, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court adopted new rules related to decorum during public comments that reduced the time limit for speakers.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Under British royal decorum, the king is expected to avoid similar debates about ongoing political issues.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decorum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorum
Noun
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
Noun
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And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
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This is not simply a matter of policy, but of basic human decency.
Noun
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At first glance, the three-part tonneau case sits with conservative propriety on the wrist.
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The second agreement precludes the Justice Department or any other federal agency from investigating the propriety of that funding.
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“Decorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorum. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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