as in demeanor
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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Recent Examples of manners
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Buffalo Trace will transport the bottles to the individual charities that make the cut, and they can be auctioned off or used to raise money in other manners per the legal guidelines of each individual state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Pierce Brosnan’s impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, three children died after being beaten in manners described in To Train Up a Child.
—Anna North, Vox, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s also an element of growth that occurs when children are taught in an environment where manners, mutual respect and consideration for others is taught and exemplified.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Buffalo Trace will transport the bottles to the individual charities that make the cut, and they can be auctioned off or used to raise money in other manners per the legal guidelines of each individual state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Pierce Brosnan’s impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, three children died after being beaten in manners described in To Train Up a Child.
—Anna North, Vox, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s also an element of growth that occurs when children are taught in an environment where manners, mutual respect and consideration for others is taught and exemplified.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
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With good baseball instincts, and with enough athletic ability to be a versatile player, Isaac Collins has the ability, the baseball demeanor, and the confidence to continue to contribute to the winning Milwaukee Brewers team culture.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That might be the best way to describe the contrast between Naperville North senior defensive tackle Gabriel Hill’s dominance on the football field and his low-key demeanor off it.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The bride-to-be's post and the subsequent responses have opened up a larger conversation about family dynamics, wedding etiquette and emotional manipulation.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both instances call into question proper airplane etiquette, a hot topic online nowadays, as people debate the best ways to share the air while respecting personal space and boundaries.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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These attitudes, ranging from judgments about individual behaviors to criticism of the chronically poor, are shaping policies that affect millions of people.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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What Is Generational Financial Trauma Generational financial trauma refers to physical, psychological, and emotional inheritance of attitudes and beliefs that are influenced by financial stress and financial anxiety experienced by previous generations.—
Rahkim Sabree,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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What makes Wiz particularly compelling is its ability to integrate with more than 150 tools across the modern cloud stack, enabling organizations to build a comprehensive and dynamic security posture.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, poor posture and balance and loss of automatic movements.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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This treatment comes in the form of unique traditions, athlete stories, and pivotal moments.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The social divides that Park knows show up in the film as well, for example, in the form of some of the less fortunate people in the streets and the fish store.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The aim was also to encourage both existing and new overseas investors, since their presence continued to be seen as a boost to Swaziland’s independence.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
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The presence of the unexploded bombs in the Mer Blue Bog is no great surprise.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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