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
Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by their husbands.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Sure, curling is just shuffleboard for people who have ice skates and manners.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Here’s how much to tip a nail technician, things to consider when tipping, and other manners-minded nail salon guidelines.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Global interest in curling surged over the past week when a cheating controversy erupted at the Winter Olympics, rocking a staid, 500-year-old sport known for its etiquette, manners and friendliness.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Sure, curling is just shuffleboard for people who have ice skates and manners.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Here’s how much to tip a nail technician, things to consider when tipping, and other manners-minded nail salon guidelines.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Global interest in curling surged over the past week when a cheating controversy erupted at the Winter Olympics, rocking a staid, 500-year-old sport known for its etiquette, manners and friendliness.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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The deranged demeanor accompanying her rude responses under oath deserves an Oscar nomination in the cringe and horror categories.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The list includes in no particular order greater changeup usage, a strong demeanor on the mound, attention to base runners and first-pitch strikes.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My adult daughters learned etiquette from me.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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According to Sara Nibler, a recruiter at Redballoon who places candidates in roles ranging from manufacturing to media, job seekers are increasingly confusing the convenience of Zoom with an excuse to abandon basic professional etiquette.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The mom credited the school with helping her son go from struggling academically to making honor roll — twice — and changing his attitude about school in general after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the proprieties of writing op eds call upon us to offer citations to this effect.—
Oded J K Faran,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The compact humanoid absorbs external forces, adjusts its posture in real time, and regains its rhythm within seconds, demonstrating precise coordination among its sensors, actuators, and control algorithms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many public schools have taken an aggressive anti-AI posture.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But in all of these directors’ productions the presence of nonprofessionals is both a pursuit of progress in cinematic form and an emblem of that effort.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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His lab discovered how specific immune system molecules can trigger dangerous inflammation and fuel conditions such as allergic asthma and atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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