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Noun
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But his natural gentility is tough to dress down.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026 -
But the glory and gentility that had been the Pontchartrain was gone.—
Rick Bragg,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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Then Dave Foley smoothed over the fight with perfect Canadian politesse, saying Black’s idealism was adorable in 2025.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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When talking to your peers, politeness is of paramount importance.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Friendly or the blank politeness of impartiality?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Catholic social teaching likewise calls us to uphold the dignity of every person and to engage in public life with civility and respect.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Laws promote civility, but only if cops effectively enforce them.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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In his homily Saturday, delivered in French, Leo said the respect for human dignity was a cornerstone of every society.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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What needs no modification, however, is the battered dignity of Sam’s presence.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From walkway etiquette to line behavior, small choices can shape the experience for everyone around you.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Riding on buses and trains in Seoul, Lee encountered electronic signs instructing riders on the etiquette of using public transportation.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Each of the nine ships in the Windjammer fleet is individually owned and has a distinct personality, with beauty, grace, and speed as the unifying elements.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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