as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
he's remarkably couth for someone who grew up in a small town with limited cultural opportunities
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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
their future son-in-law's lack of couth was of some concern to this patrician couple
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Recent Examples of couth
Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
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And a cluster of unquestionably lovely businesses have been bolstering the towns’ dreamy ideal since the ‘70s—couth spots like The White Barn Inn, and Ocean at The Cape Arundel Inn, both perfect for Muffy and Chip to get G&Ts between croquet and a dependably exquisite prix fixe.
—Alexandra Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2023
Even some of Durant’s Warriors’ teammates manifested their artsiness in less-than-couth ways.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couth
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What does ring true until the final frame of the show and into our present-day lives is that civilization and the civilized rarely occupy the same space.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Douyin Warnings From Within China China’s drive to assimilate the Tibetans echoes history elsewhere in the world where Indigenous people were seen by their foreign occupiers as savages who needed to be civilized with boarding schools, causing trauma and abuses.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has long held Medicare negotiations as one of its key health care accomplishments.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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How To Make Buttermilk Frequently Asked Questions Dozens of iconic Southern recipes call for buttermilk, the incomparable cultured milk that lightens, tenderizes, marinates, flavors, and performs other works of kitchen magic.Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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That sample can then be analyzed several ways, including through a PCR evaluation, which looks for DNA evidence and can be completed rapidly, or it can be cultured in a laboratory to grow the bacteria, a process that takes longer.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Crete has long sat at the geographic crossroads of major civilizations, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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For Modi and his party, Indian civilization is inseparable from Hinduism, although critics say the party's philosophy is rooted in Hindu supremacy.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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These cultures are differentiated by the role of AI within the organization and its integration with other aspects of company culture.London School of Economics, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In some cultures, they were feared as omens of bad luck or even linked to witchcraft.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Edwards is known for his refinement of radiocarbon dating techniques to study climate history and ocean chemistry.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old’s devastating speed frightens defenders but his finishing needs a lot of refinement.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Critics of the 2017 budget also argue there is not enough money to adequately provide for basic services like education, healthcare, social services, and town aid.Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
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Roundup Back to School Stories from JSTOR Daily about education, libraries, learning, and student life.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Couth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couth. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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