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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The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2025, the satellite provides a 240-kilometer imaging swath and revisits most of the global roughly every 12 days using fully polarimetric and interferometric radar modes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Federal analysts averaged data from hundreds of different transit agencies around the country using a variety of modes, including on-demand ride services, van pools, monorails, heavy rail and funicular rail cars that climb steep slopes.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a different approach with the interiors of Dagger, combining a linear layout with natural tones and nine different types of wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rarely averse to a pattern or pop of color, her latest coat look was a pleasant surprise, either a nod to the forthcoming Valentine’s Day holiday or a hopeful spin on springtime tones.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Naturalizer Cosmic Mary Jane Flats Mary Janes of all styles—flats, heels, or even platforms—are a permanent fixture in French fashion and have been embraced by celebrities from Jane Birkin to Dua Lipa, who has been photographed wearing Margiela’s split-toe take on the strapped shoes.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heritage houses are reimagining their most beloved styles for a new generation of highly engaged shoppers.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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