as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
the comportment of visitors who know that they are in effect their country's goodwill ambassadors
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Noun
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Surrender control over addiction and other negative behaviors to a higher power.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025 -
But even if that’s true, fans are justified to call out a response that normalizes Trump’s current behavior as if this were any other president.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thomas’ confidence was, in many ways, a product of de Lannoy’s coaching, where his friendly and encouraging demeanor helped Thomas grow from a shy freshman to a vocal upperclassman.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But rather than raise alarm, her listless demeanor ends up dredging up difficult conversations with her mother (Betty Buckley), her friends (Samantha Mathis and Robin Tunney) and later still with a creepy, stalking neighbor (Clifton Collins Jr.).—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Comportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comportment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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