as in manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess
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Recent Examples of etiquette
Ahead of her concerts in New York City, Sabrina Carpenter is encouraging subway riders to please, please, please practice good etiquette on the trains.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
This picture is one of a few taken at cotillion, a largely Southern tradition of etiquette classes and formal dance instruction for middle schoolers.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
For a more traditional bar experience, take a look at our etiquette guide to British pubs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
This picture is one of a few taken at cotillion, a largely Southern tradition of etiquette classes and formal dance instruction for middle schoolers.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
For a more traditional bar experience, take a look at our etiquette guide to British pubs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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For the Blue Jays, Bichette would be their franchise shortstop in the same manner he's been for the last few years.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once testing is complete, DSS will work closely with our EBT vendor to issue benefits in a timely manner.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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