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Recent Examples of mannered
This is not Margot Robbie eating a giant strawberry in Wuthering Heights, a choice that aims for delightful absurdity but ultimately feels mannered.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Enemy stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a dual role as a mild-mannered professor who discovers there’s someone in his city, an obscure actor, who looks exactly like him.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
That his parents are very well-mannered.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Myron Brown described his brother as a mild-mannered man and not one to fight.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Enemy stars Jake Gyllenhaal in a dual role as a mild-mannered professor who discovers there’s someone in his city, an obscure actor, who looks exactly like him.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
That his parents are very well-mannered.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Myron Brown described his brother as a mild-mannered man and not one to fight.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
Adjective
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That term encompasses exaggerated, subjective assertions of optimism that are not intended to be taken as factual, are too general to cause a reasonable investor to rely upon them and are not actionable in securities law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But reports of the death of old-fashioned books were greatly exaggerated.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The service Finessed but friendly, high touch but never pretentious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dim lights, a chic elegant interior, a chatty and trendy crowd, a menu that’s sophisticated but not too pretentious, and a welcoming bar (plus a little je ne sais quoi) are to be expected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As his band’s popularity and star power rise, so does Lestat’s influence over vampires and humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat’s power in the face of the Great Conversion, an unnatural surge in the vampire population.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ashwagandha, for example, is one of the most studied adaptogens for reducing cortisol and improving the body’s stress response.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
30 Mar. 2026
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Musician Dan Shaw and his bandmates continue to refine their jittery post-punk on the group’s fifth album, adding welcome spaciousness to their studied precision.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout our interview, Cardi seems self-conscious about vocalizing her anxieties, not about the anxieties themselves, but there are so many of them spewing out of her.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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People may start avoiding certain foods or feel self-conscious eating around others.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inside these flamboyant animal costumes, with cartoonish eyes and plushy paws, are people belonging to a subculture known as furries.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mulkey is known for her flamboyant attire during games and for winning multiple national championships.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To be sure, nothing here is an ostentatious gastronomical experiment; Peacock Alley serves pigs in a blanket.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meticulous and never ostentatious, his work displays refined elegance, luxurious detailing, exacting craftsmanship, historical references, and a sumptuous materiality.—
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannered. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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