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Recent Examples of mannered
The unassuming, mild-mannered comedian has become one of the most popular live acts in the country, regularly selling out arenas.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026
Ethan Goh is a thoughtful, mild-mannered physician with a diverse range of experience beyond his years.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The French—and, later, Anglo (Wilde, Beardsley, Rossetti)—attitude, mannered and morbid, was perhaps too Old World, at odds with our cheerful, Protestant rapacity.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2026
Ethan Goh is a thoughtful, mild-mannered physician with a diverse range of experience beyond his years.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The French—and, later, Anglo (Wilde, Beardsley, Rossetti)—attitude, mannered and morbid, was perhaps too Old World, at odds with our cheerful, Protestant rapacity.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
Adjective
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National and international media outlets immediately seized on the moment with exaggerated reports about the shooting’s proximity to the event.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Designer Batsheva Hay built her cult following on prairie dresses, exaggerated collars, and an eccentric femininity.—
Anny Choi,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The use of her royal title is beyond pretentious.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Nov. 2025
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From true crime mania to the leftist backlash against urban gentrification and corporate greed, the themes are timely, salient, and well incorporated, if also a touch pretentious (Freud’s death drive gets an extended exegesis).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Nov. 2025
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Each composition, cut, and camera move is expressive and carefully selected, and the lighting by cinematographer Ellen Kuras is beautiful without feeling self-conscious or showy.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Loved for their large, fragrant, and showy flowers, peonies (Paeonia) are popular for floral arrangements and flower gardens.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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This is fast enough for the robot to react to environmental changes in real time without making its motions feel jerky or unnatural.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The whole thing felt unnatural.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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And for less studied organisms, such as sea sponges, that timeline can be even longer.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Apa worked extensively with a dialect coach and closely studied clips of Stewart’s movies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Amid them all, Ian Edwards’s confidently unflappable work stands out as the least self-conscious about the meaning of life, but Edwards’s is every bit as thoughtful and well-crafted.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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While many new moms are often shocked and self-conscious, postpartum hair loss is extremely common.—
Yara Simón,
Parents,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than seeking to modernize the text through flamboyant stylistic devices, director Gaël Morel offers a nuanced reinterpretation of its human relationships, focusing on how the characters interact, confront one another, and engage in dialogue.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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In characteristically flamboyant style, Van Doren rejected Guevara's appeal that her visit could be brief.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Seattle has all of these in its bar scene—just don’t expect ostentatious VIP rooms, which never fit the vibe of this low-key city.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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There were no ostentatious lobbies, no scene-y pool decks, and no pressure to perform wellness.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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