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
Why Amanda Bynes left acting behind While Bynes was excelling on-screen at Nickelodeon, horror stories of strange and inappropriate behavior from showrunner Dan Schneider have since surfaced.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The two even went as far as to allege that her behavior seemed more focused on her appearance than helping PnB Rock after he was injured.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Sterman offered the following tips and behaviors for parents to consider engaging in:
Come up with unique ideas and new ways of doing things.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
Some bad boss behaviors, like a boss throwing files at people, are easily recognizable.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The two even went as far as to allege that her behavior seemed more focused on her appearance than helping PnB Rock after he was injured.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Sterman offered the following tips and behaviors for parents to consider engaging in:
Come up with unique ideas and new ways of doing things.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
Some bad boss behaviors, like a boss throwing files at people, are easily recognizable.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for behavior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
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Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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External pressures force us to rethink our actions.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His demeanor and posture changed immediately, as did his team’s.Mladen Kresic, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mooney puts on his best Awkward Guy demeanor, wearing a sweater vest and hovering in the corner.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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