manners

plural of manner

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of manners 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 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
  • Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
  • Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Leighton said that’s exactly the kind of etiquette slight people need to endeavor to avoid.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.
    Shaun Goodwin July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
  • Many factors affect breathing during running, including your posture.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Thus the payments and receipts cancel out in the form of an economic transfer.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Power can come in the form of twin Volvo Penta IPS800 engines or IPS950 motors.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • What began as a late-night wing delivery idea in 1995 has evolved into a significant presence in Texas casual dining.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
  • El-Sayed's presence in the race also increases the likelihood that AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel political action committee, will pump millions into the primary to support one of his opponents.
    M.L. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025

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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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