as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behavior
Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Engaging in what sociologist Staci Newmahr calls edgework, or risky behavior that transgresses social boundaries with another human, produces intimacy.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
This is very on-point serial-killer behavior.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Engaging in what sociologist Staci Newmahr calls edgework, or risky behavior that transgresses social boundaries with another human, produces intimacy.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
This is very on-point serial-killer behavior.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Reading labels carefully is a good place to start, experts say, especially on foods with nutrients most likely to be associated with addictive behavior, such as refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Froio was also praised by colleagues for her kindness, patience, ability to teach her staff and successfully manage a frenetic newsroom with an extremely calm demeanor.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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