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Noun
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In modernizing and Americanizing the Charles Dickens novel, Alfonso Cuarón expunged many of Great Expectations’s subplots in favor of a 1998-friendly romantic drama that cemented Paltrow as an emblem of gentility.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
25 Dec. 2025 -
Ferrara’s arrival in New York City and subsequent entry into the movie business is presented as something like a case of recidivism, a dive from suburban gentility into the cauldron of steaming garbage that was Fun City–era Manhattan.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like many who spoke out after the couple’s alleged murder, Elwes described Reiner’s warm personality and graciousness on set, something that often set him apart from other big names in the industry, as well as his willingness to take a chance on a young, relatively unknown actor.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
30 Dec. 2025
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Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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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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There’s a relief that comes with this territory for City, shaking off footballing politeness and slipping into those comfy only-for-home joggers.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The advice here is to stop overcommitting out of politeness.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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And both yearn for the days of more civility and less anger.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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The freedom to travel freely will allow those of us contending with a disability to live our lives with the same autonomy and dignity as every other citizen in our city.—
Gian Carlo Pedulla,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Principles like the moral equality of persons, the principle that everyone deserves dignity and respect, and that people should not be judged on the basis of morally irrelevant features beyond their control.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chino Hills city leaders also responded by sharing a trail etiquette reminder on the city’s website and social media channels.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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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
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There is no higher form of musical grace.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Libra, grace emerges through honest answers.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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