as in demeanor
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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Recent Examples of manners
The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But instead of good-girl manners and demure makeup looks, it’s served with a side of side-eye and often a makeup look, outfit, or attitude that has a bit more edge.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Related Articles The 79-year-old chatted — approvingly — about Taylor Swift’s sense of style day-in and day-out (as well as her posture and manners).
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Take this old-school rule a step further and show modern-day good manners by planning to bring an integral part of the dinner service rather than a small gift.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Miss Manners would have concluded by saying that backing out gives the impression you — or in this case, your friend — have no manners.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Answer emails promptly, and show manners and good education.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But instead of good-girl manners and demure makeup looks, it’s served with a side of side-eye and often a makeup look, outfit, or attitude that has a bit more edge.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Related Articles The 79-year-old chatted — approvingly — about Taylor Swift’s sense of style day-in and day-out (as well as her posture and manners).
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Take this old-school rule a step further and show modern-day good manners by planning to bring an integral part of the dinner service rather than a small gift.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Miss Manners would have concluded by saying that backing out gives the impression you — or in this case, your friend — have no manners.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Answer emails promptly, and show manners and good education.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
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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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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The women were taught etiquette by Weston’s daughters and — dressed in matching in smart dark navy suits and hats — got to watch the Coronation from a perfect spot on Piccadilly in central London.Simon Perry, People.com, 9 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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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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Yoga And Breathwork Classes Yoga and breathing exercises can help to improve mental health while also working on mobility and posture.John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But prosecutors said that the stab wounds were precise, clean and not made by someone in a self-defense posture.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Being certified as an adjudicator by the National Dance Council America means your expertise in the art form is so wide-ranging and highly regarded that you're granted the ability to judge other professionals in national competitions.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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In this context, the issue at stake at the Dawe’s Centre seminar was whether socially intelligent robots can create new forms of crime, that are not yet covered by legal frameworks and for which countermeasures have not been conceived.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's local presence in the area was impressive.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Official German statistics count more than 970,000 of them living in Germany, where politicians are making their presence a hot political debate ahead of elections in February.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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