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Recent Examples of mannered
Even its acceleration feels more like a powerful gas pickup rather than a mild-mannered EV.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Indeed, even the normally mild-mannered Justice Stephen Breyer, who retired from the court in 2022, leaped to the defense of Reagan appointee William Young, the author of the decision Gorsuch criticized.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the man responsible for all of this is a mild-mannered British Unitarian who loves model trains and folk music, and recently celebrated his seventieth birthday with a picnic on a Welsh mountain.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The play is worth a closer look, because Young’s reaction was so out of character for the mild-mannered quarterback.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Indeed, even the normally mild-mannered Justice Stephen Breyer, who retired from the court in 2022, leaped to the defense of Reagan appointee William Young, the author of the decision Gorsuch criticized.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the man responsible for all of this is a mild-mannered British Unitarian who loves model trains and folk music, and recently celebrated his seventieth birthday with a picnic on a Welsh mountain.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The play is worth a closer look, because Young’s reaction was so out of character for the mild-mannered quarterback.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
Adjective
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An investigation by the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner found that the company’s claims about its predictive model were exaggerated and ineffective, according to The Associated Press.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the boot – which comes in DM’s Yellow, Black, and DM’s Olive colorways – use the brand’s Ben sole with an exaggerated tread which is paired with a SoftWair insole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Asano starred in Doyle and Ratanaruang’s previous two features, and plays a supporting role here as a pretentious artist who provides the film with much of its comic relief.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each burger is hand-packed with crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles and just a swipe of mustard — nothing unnecessary, nothing pretentious.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For both, the team is working from its Paris office to qualify for the full French tax rebate, crafting visual effects designed to be seamless rather than showy.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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For thousands of years, men in power have been responsible for catastrophe after genocide after unnatural disaster.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Scrutinize fine details like hair, fur, or repetitive patterns that may appear unnatural, and inspect for illogical lighting, shadows, or odd background elements.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Few images are more studied than Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) at dawn before Tiffany’s, coffee in hand, reflection haloed in pearls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also looked at alternatives to sulfur but found problems with each of the studied chemical compounds.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So much of how Joanne and her sister, Morgan (Justine Lupe), move through the world is with a vengeful, self-conscious internalized misogyny.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Candy was self-conscious about his weight, which was reported to be more than 300 pounds at one point.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pierre was short, with a white beard and flamboyant wild hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over the decades, she became known for her over-the-top looks and flamboyant style, eventually becoming a guest on fashion shows and red carpets, and even starring in fashion campaigns.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, the primary suite was equipped with a massive boutique-style dressing room to accommodate John’s ostentatious wardrobe.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Design-wise, the Vanguard glasses are a little too ostentatious for everyday wear, and they're not even offered with prescription lenses (unlike the HSTN glasses), but athletes will appreciate them for outdoor sports like beach volleyball, cycling, and running.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannered. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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