Thesaurus results for MANNERS

manners

noun

plural of manner

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 Earlier in the week, after France’s bruising win over Paraguay, a Paraguayan senator launched into a series of vile and racist attacks against Mbappé, questioning his intelligence, his manners, and even his Frenchness. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Since taking the reins, Warsh has pledged to revamp the Fed’s operations in a variety of manners. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 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, 5 July 2026 The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The exact causes and manners of death for all six people are pending further testing. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 Causes and manners of death for all six people remain pending further testing. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 26 June 2026 But good manners can go a long way. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026

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With his bushy beard and a grumpy demeanor that belies a tender-hearted soul, Neill was destined to play a role like Hector.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of demeanor

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But what should have been a pretty mundane meal spiraled into a heated viral debate about in-flight food etiquette when fellow passengers started to complain about the smell.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Of course, Genevieve Dreizen, a modern-day etiquette and boundaries expert and COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, says when in doubt, a good rule of thumb is just to bring the child who is invited.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Wilder’s work has since faced criticism for depicting some ghastly attitudes toward Native Americans.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

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
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

Definition of proprieties

Noun

By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
However, the siblings weren’t necessarily always in top form.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

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