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
Though the initial shows drew praise for solid vocals and performance etiquette, some fans expressed reservations about the overall production.
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Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Be sure rooms are designed for effective audio and video for all participants, and establish meeting etiquette that invites participation by remote participants.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Taking too many is poor etiquette and inconsiderate to other shoppers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Newsweek discussed the frustration in the Reddit post with Jo Hayes, an etiquette expert, who said that the observation holds up.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Be sure rooms are designed for effective audio and video for all participants, and establish meeting etiquette that invites participation by remote participants.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Taking too many is poor etiquette and inconsiderate to other shoppers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Newsweek discussed the frustration in the Reddit post with Jo Hayes, an etiquette expert, who said that the observation holds up.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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Societal neglect will inevitably breed a coarseness in manner and language, exhibited by the uncouth nature of the Chiefs’ players as well as the public watching them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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Singapore has been selectively approving new data center projects after lifting a three-year moratorium in 2022 to ensure new facilities are built in a sustainable manner.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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