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
Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
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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.
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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.
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Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions.
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Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.
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Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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
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The highest number of fatal attacks, the study found, occurred after high-risk behaviors, including deliberately entering waterways known to contain alligators.
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An exceptionally long life, in Newman’s telling, is not necessarily a function of good genes, good behaviors, or good luck.
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Her death sparked weeks of protests nationwide, calling for an end to an increase in immigration enforcement actions.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
Noun
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But as Falcon 9 dramatically lowered launch costs through reusability and SpaceX began dominating global launch markets, attitudes changed.
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It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.
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The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.
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The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.
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“Demeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanors. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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