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as in etiquette
manners plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing
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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong
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Recent Examples of manner
The manner of death remains under investigation by the Kane County Coroner, in cooperation with the Elgin Police Department.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The official said that the military is operating in a defensive manner in Lebanon, which includes the right to respond to Hezbollah attacks.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner.
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Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The official said that the military is operating in a defensive manner in Lebanon, which includes the right to respond to Hezbollah attacks.
—
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Our armed forces are prepared to respond to them in a different manner.
—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for manner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
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The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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There’s this newfound energy behind that mode of dining….
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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This is a natural mosquito control method.
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That is hard to achieve in collaborations like film, television, and the Marvel method.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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