as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her warm demeanor made us feel at home
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Recent Examples of demeanors
In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeanors
Noun
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What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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These behaviors weren’t just superficial.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, there were offices within DHS created to hold agents and their supervisors accountable for their actions on the job.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So the organization is trying to divert conversations about wind and solar away from politics, which has historically influenced attitudes toward renewables.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Oct. 2025
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Longtime prejudices have meant that Latin artists have been regarded with suspicion, doubt, and even outrage throughout music history, but these attitudes have twisted into something far more intense and sinister as a result of the current administration.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Demeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanors. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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