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
Noun
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When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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While many on Reddit applauded the poster's creative approach, etiquette experts said there might have been a better way to handle the situation.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nico shared that her dad always instilled in her the importance of set etiquette and remembering every crew member’s name.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Jamie Foxx reflected on his current attitude toward fame during a new interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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But Trump has yet to fully explain his sharp shift in posture, from determined dealmaker to potential participant in the attack on Tehran.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
19 June 2025
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But there's an obvious tension given the Trump administration's posture on diversity programs that the history will be accurately preserved by federal institutions and museums.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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There are multiple forms of heat illnesses, but heatstroke is the deadliest and most dangerous, according to the NPS.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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This problem comes in various forms, but there’s often a connecting thread and a commonality to the challenges.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Please avoid the area due to the presence of multiple fire units.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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While Arts on Sheridan is new, what was also new was the presence of vibrant handmade poster signage to rival wall art on Saturday from the No Kings peaceful protest a few blocks away at City Hall (1707 St. Johns Ave.).—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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