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
The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His show of manners comes after two sightings with Caught Stealing star Zoë Kravitz — first out on a date following the film’s premiere in London and later out on a stroll in Rome.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Either way, offering is just good manners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Among other basic skills, these songs teach kids good manners and healthy habits.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
His show of manners comes after two sightings with Caught Stealing star Zoë Kravitz — first out on a date following the film’s premiere in London and later out on a stroll in Rome.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Either way, offering is just good manners.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Among other basic skills, these songs teach kids good manners and healthy habits.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Just bring your manners and your money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And Parker saw maturity in his demeanor at that dinner — now a true goldfish who could shrug off any previous play.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While that's ok to do, there are some unspoken etiquette rules to follow.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here are the rules of tailgate etiquette that every Southern fan should follow this football season.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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BofA global fund manager survey shows the most aggressive bullish posture since February, but still not as high as February, which itself wasn’t at an alarming extreme of euphoria.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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To capture his presence on screen, Wembanyama has taken part in creative sessions with the production team, including a dedicated motion capture shoot to reproduce his signature moves and posture.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under Article 4, discussions at the North Atlantic Council - NATO’s principal political decision-making body - could potentially lead to some form of joint decision or action.—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His understanding of form, proportion and architecture was divine.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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