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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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026 -
This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additional features can be selected using the smartphone app, such as configuring the auto-input switching and video delay compensation, as well as Auracast settings such as the broadcast name, password protection and hearing-aid modes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The footage highlights how seamlessly the system changes modes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Italy, neutrals aren’t limited to just black, as warm tones like a chocolate brown add depth to an otherwise monotone outfit.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The ear cups are made from exotic Macassar ebony which is a dense and visually striking hardwood with deep brown tones enhanced by golden-brown striations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Lululemon’s latest End of Season Sale features hundreds of popular legging styles like the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights and must-have shoes and accessories.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, discount site Rue La La just quietly marked down a handful of popular styles — and prices start at $90.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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