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as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
some people miss the straitlaced propriety that was largely abandoned in the 1960s
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as in manner
proprieties plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
an etiquette columnist who insists that traditional proprieties are necessary in order to maintain a civil society
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I'm not sure about the propriety of serving champagne in these glasses
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Recent Examples of propriety
Here, Gomez speaks with Variety about the propriety of the FCC’s actions and the potential harm that may come to broadcast journalism.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
But Musk is operating in the wide open, where everyone can see and judge for themselves the propriety of his place beside the president.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
That summer, the brand showcased its propriety Guess Airwash technology developed with Jeanologia at department store popups in Paris and Milan.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
Women entered public life, and standards of decorum shifted to accommodate them, though certainly not to include them—gender segregation became a paramount concern, according to Baldwin, for preserving the modesty and propriety of women.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
But Musk is operating in the wide open, where everyone can see and judge for themselves the propriety of his place beside the president.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
That summer, the brand showcased its propriety Guess Airwash technology developed with Jeanologia at department store popups in Paris and Milan.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
Women entered public life, and standards of decorum shifted to accommodate them, though certainly not to include them—gender segregation became a paramount concern, according to Baldwin, for preserving the modesty and propriety of women.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propriety
Noun
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The majority of post commenters agreed that the partial invitation felt like a wedding etiquette faux pas.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to Newsweek's guide to plane etiquette, remaining calm, accommodating and patient can greatly enhance the travel experience for all involved.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The family of a woman who was strangled to death last year during a conjugal visit with her husband at a Northern California prison has called for reforms after a second woman was killed in a similar manner.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Med, for example, has delivered solid ratings for years on NBC, but The Pitt has become the stuff of online discourse and fandom in a manner that feels unusual for a straightforward procedural today.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the sergeant at arms to restore order.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The biggest challenges facing Coral Gables are public safety, irresponsible development, a lack of transparency and a lack of decorum in government.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Judge’s ruling blocking Trump deportations is invalid, argues WSJ column: Dan Huff interview Dan Huff, Senior Fellow at American Path Initiative, elaborates on his recent op-ed that challenges the validity of U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg’s deportation order.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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This type of setting could have helped even the most intransigent of scholars realize that reports of Khmer Rouge atrocities likely had validity.—
Ray Cavanaugh,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By casting Statham as a reluctant avatar of righteousness in a country that continues to prey on its own, and trusting that his implacable sense of honor will resonate with an audience who feel like they’ve been taken advantage of for their decency.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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The moral scaffolding that keeps us from giving in to our primal desires gets ripped away and, naturally, very rudimentary notions of decency fall apart.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any further exploration into the play's themes of toxic masculinity, morality, and corruption, however, have been largely left at the wayside in favor of watching these men work.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In Duplicity, Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Meagan Tandy and Kat Graham take on roles that challenge perception, morality, and trust.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Contacted about these military criminal charges and his 2019 court-martial, Nelson downplayed their relevance to his life now.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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The film’s relevance has grown as President Trump has raised concerns in Panama by suggesting that the U.S. might reclaim control of the Panama Canal.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Propriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propriety. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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