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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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3
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
That scene was a chance to make that case in Jon’s wry manner.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
In particular, the state and builders are interpreting Florida’s new SB 180 in a broad and controversial manner that strips local government control over growth.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Because of that, when change is taking place, they’re given the role of communicating it in a manner that other workers will understand and benefit from.
—Eugenia Mykuliak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Greer's baby items, and her dog staring in a confused manner.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
In particular, the state and builders are interpreting Florida’s new SB 180 in a broad and controversial manner that strips local government control over growth.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Because of that, when change is taking place, they’re given the role of communicating it in a manner that other workers will understand and benefit from.
—Eugenia Mykuliak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Greer's baby items, and her dog staring in a confused manner.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
Noun
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Focus on developing strong interpersonal skills, such as effective face-to-face communication, and be mindful of workplace etiquette.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Online Debate The comments on the video highlighted the two main sides on wedding tipping etiquette.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Israelis and Palestinians might uncover novel ways to talk, and imagine new modes of living together.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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The same was also true for the second game, although the addition of first-person elements did change things up somewhat (and no, the first game’s Integral first-person mode is not the same functionally).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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They’re wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn husks, are flatter and more rectangular in shape, and are about three times the size of the kind traditionally steamed in corn husks (perfect for sharing).—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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All questions of any kind as posed by the user will become tainted, and responses will veer from answers given to other users.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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States have turned to using the method as access to the drugs needed for lethal injections has been limited in recent years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Include how much your clients paid for the system right up front, then run them through the method.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Elin and Woods are frequently present at matches, and Harbeck described Tiger's demeanor off-camera as strikingly different.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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And just as important as its style and storage is its price.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Laissez-faire, free-market style capitalism has been a cornerstone of the Republican Party's economic platform, and Trump has always touted himself as a capitalist businessman.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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They are trained using diverse datasets and learning approaches that reflect the full spectrum of human experience and values.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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What drew you to Naples and what was your approach to depicting this area?—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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The America at Home Study reports these changing attitudes are driven by economic and climate conditions in a fourth wave of its survey that was recently released in partnership with the Housing Innovation Alliance and the University of Pittsburgh’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Prior to their wedding, the couple faced backlash when fans criticized her behavior on social media after the Kennesaw State University alum seemingly had a bad attitude while Hunter posed with his fans at an event.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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