demeanors

plural of demeanor

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of demeanors Misdemeanors carry up to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail if found guilty and gross demeanors carry up to a $5,000 fine and a year in jail. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way. Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Shuter also said the couple was seen shopping together in Aspen, and once again commented on the difference between their demeanors. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026 Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different. Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeanors
Noun
  • Accountability is an important piece to learning how to not repeat behaviors.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
  • Indefinite Causal Order Quantum systems often display behaviors that are difficult to explain with classical physics.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • In June, The View even invoked the face and voice of its founder, the late Barbara Walters, in an on-air ad that criticized the FCC and urged viewers to push back against the organization’s actions.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • The early Olympic movement reinforced those same attitudes by barring women from major track and field events altogether.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The market is at an all-time high, while Michigan’s consumer sentiment index (which measures consumer future looking attitudes about the economy) is at an all-time low.
    Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • According to Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, the new model has been conceived to redefine expectations of the grand touring segment by combining engaging road manners with capabilities that traditional GT cars simply cannot offer.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Demeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanors. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on demeanors

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!