as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
the young man displays the kind of old-school genteelness that one rarely encounters on today's college campuses
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Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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With the current economic and global instability continuing to rock industries across the United States, the hospitality sector’s customer expectations have also evolved.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today, their certifications are still trusted by all careers that touch wine such as vineyard marketing, sales, and front of house hospitality.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Derrick White’s layup with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter tied the game at 91-91, but the decisive moments came courtesy of Franz Wagner, who answered with his own layup and another basket either side of a crucial miss by Tatum.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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He's transformed, with a buzz cut, neatly shaven beard and a tan (courtesy of nearly two weeks in the Miami sun).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas preached the virtues of civility to kick off an event aimed at bringing the community together.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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See Self Step four is the first step towards genuine civility and respect.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of those decades, the drop in theatrical production was not accompanied by a rise in Times Square gentility.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Genteelness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genteelness. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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