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
The studio and teachers have been instrumental in Ramos-Rivera's growth as a dancer and person through professionalism, rehearsal etiquette and technique, according to his father.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That includes basic phone etiquette, writing, professional dress, and openness to feedback.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
This slim paperback gives advice on setting up camp and sleeping in a tent, camping etiquette and the fun of hiking, fishing and biking.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Trail mix is a top option for Leighton, Hirst, Grotts, and Jacqueline Whitmore, a former Northwest Airlines flight attendant who is now an etiquette expert and the founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, Florida.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That includes basic phone etiquette, writing, professional dress, and openness to feedback.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
This slim paperback gives advice on setting up camp and sleeping in a tent, camping etiquette and the fun of hiking, fishing and biking.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Trail mix is a top option for Leighton, Hirst, Grotts, and Jacqueline Whitmore, a former Northwest Airlines flight attendant who is now an etiquette expert and the founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, Florida.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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Sunday’s border battle at Wisconsin began in an inauspicious manner for the Minnesota women’s basketball team.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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