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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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025 -
For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now in 2025, the fantasy is closer than ever, thanks to a select group of innovators who have created vehicles that can drive on public roads, in garages, and change modes in minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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From the cool, dank blue-gray tones of Maria’s basement to the clever signage that adorns the schoolroom walls, the production mechanics work to pull viewers further into this high stakes character study.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The clogs can easily be worn in fall’s unpredictable, changing weather thanks to the textured outsole that provides grip and stability, which can be a problem with other slide-on shoe styles.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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