as in etiquette
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
an etiquette columnist who insists that traditional proprieties are necessary in order to maintain a civil society
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Recent Examples of proprieties
Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.
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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.
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Oded J K Faran,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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.
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Oded J K Faran,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprieties
Noun
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
Noun
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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“Proprieties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprieties. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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