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
Chino Hills city leaders also responded by sharing a trail etiquette reminder on the city’s website and social media channels.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
So much so that Chino Hills city leaders shared a trail etiquette reminder on their website and social media channels.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
In crowded terminals where travelers are competing for seats, it’s also considered poor etiquette to stretch out across multiple chairs and prevent others from sitting.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
This might make a positive difference for their careers while not putting anyone in the position of promising that any second dates hinge upon the superior etiquette discernment of 20-something males.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
So much so that Chino Hills city leaders shared a trail etiquette reminder on their website and social media channels.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
In crowded terminals where travelers are competing for seats, it’s also considered poor etiquette to stretch out across multiple chairs and prevent others from sitting.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
This might make a positive difference for their careers while not putting anyone in the position of promising that any second dates hinge upon the superior etiquette discernment of 20-something males.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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The manner in which autonomous vehicle companies share data can also be opaque.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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