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Noun
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Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Ed’s monstrous behavior under the influence of cortisone shatters the veneer of middle-class gentility to reveal the fault lines repressed beneath it.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2024
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Her body language changes, her voice goes into the upper register of ladylike politesse.—
Jonathan Van Meter,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2024
Noun
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When combined with a lack of civility from the top, our community is slowly being torn apart.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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A number of Utah leaders are also trying to promote civility in the next generation of political practitioners.—
Kellen Browning,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines Timelines Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Judith Martin, who runs the Miss Manners column, agreed with the father of the bride, noting that since a wedding did not take place, under etiquette rules, the presents should be returned.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her professionalism, grace and legal acumen set the standard.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three elegant fireplaces — including one in the primary bedroom — give the home warmth, grace and ambiance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This morning’s must reads (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; Photos courtesy of Google Maps) They were banned from assisted living.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Monitor the model’s performance in the wild and be prepared to make further refinements as needed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rather than the warm acoustical refinement of the famed Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic’s home, every orchestral utterance jumped out at the audience like a 3D special effect.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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