as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"
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Noun
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For my British mum, Paddington was manners, tea, and marmalade sandwiches.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Lime scooter use has risen drastically the past couple of years, the seemingly ubiquitous two-wheel modes of movement have changed the nature of roadways and pathways in Boise.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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But on Madison Avenue, knitwear — including alpaca pieces knit in Peru and merino styles made in Italy — will the hero.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What has changed is that the removal of royal styles and titles was a formal barrier that gave him a degree of protection.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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