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
For my British mum, Paddington was manners, tea, and marmalade sandwiches.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Harron and Turner emphasize the comedy of '80s yuppie manners inside Ellis' orgy of bloodlust, highlighting its savage satire of toxic masculinity and consumer excess.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Keeping devices in your bag during the meal is about more than just manners.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There are so many different manners in which our teachers, staff, parents and community partners communicate.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
The man had immaculate style and exquisite manners.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Harron and Turner emphasize the comedy of '80s yuppie manners inside Ellis' orgy of bloodlust, highlighting its savage satire of toxic masculinity and consumer excess.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Good manners involves consideration for others, which sometimes means not spending too much time thinking about their behavior.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Keeping devices in your bag during the meal is about more than just manners.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
There are so many different manners in which our teachers, staff, parents and community partners communicate.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
The man had immaculate style and exquisite manners.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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Cherry also resembles one of the best bigs in basketball in Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, from the build to the high hair and the cool and calm demeanor.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There was something wild and untamed about his whole demeanor, along with the look in his green eyes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The short video clip sparked online debate about culture, class and proper etiquette for eating certain foods.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Taking the high-road—and practicing good meeting etiquette—can ultimately be an effective way to earn recognition, show genuine commitment, and build credibility.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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This was a decisive turn away from Hasina’s India-first posture and toward closer alignment with Beijing.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The union reports that Wing Star Shoes’ management has continued to take a hostile posture against freedom of association by approaching or pressuring workers to resign from CATU membership.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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GCCs, in their earliest form, were remote offices handling finance, procurement and IT services for global firms seeking to cut operational costs.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maybe this is another form of catastrophizing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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