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as in etiquette
manners plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing
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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong
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Recent Examples of manner
Having aced the hole in the traditional manner two years prior, Couples’ name sits among the 14 golfers to have achieved a hole-in-one at the 17th during competition.
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The film struggles in a similar manner to many contemporary satires that want to send up and sentimentalize.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The coroner listed Hawkins’ cause of death as traumatic blunt force injuries and the manner of death as accidental.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Officials have not released the inmate's preliminary cause and manner of death.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The film struggles in a similar manner to many contemporary satires that want to send up and sentimentalize.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The coroner listed Hawkins’ cause of death as traumatic blunt force injuries and the manner of death as accidental.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Officials have not released the inmate's preliminary cause and manner of death.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
Noun
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From an etiquette standpoint, there may be another way.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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While Dubai is very international, understanding local customs and business etiquette is vital.—
Wayne Liang,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The guitar bolts and sweeping synths beg you to imagine Carti as some kind of shadow boss, levitating in the sky like SpongeBob going Goofy Goober mode.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2025
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In that mode, judges and lawyers abandon legal sobriety and bend the law beyond its recognizable contours in order to thwart Trump.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ferrazzi introduces methods like stress testing, where team members openly challenge ideas in a structured format to refine decision-making. Build Psychological Safety First – For negotiation to be effective, team members must feel safe voicing concerns.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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In these instances, the comedy came from the contrast in their appearance and demeanor after the day's festivities.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Tosh appeared in Craighead County Municipal Court on Thursday night, her demeanor was quite different after she was convicted of drunken driving.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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These gins reflect the artistry and tradition of the juniper-forward, London Dry style.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Despite his athletic prowess, Lewis was often criticized by the media for his demeanor, style and insistence on compensating amateur athletes.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The director also discussed his approach to specific technical elements, including a haunting, silent earthquake scene that was designed not to trigger audiences who had experienced actual seismic events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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This outward approach is also now the defining feature of seven other Benetti craft—ranging from 131 to 236 feet—including its new B.Now series.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the attitude of our coaches was, ‘Again, again — next goal, next goal’.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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How an Overly Sunny Demeanor Could Affect You Of course, if your exclusively positive attitude is rubbing others the wrong way, that doesn’t bode well for your relationships.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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