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Recent Examples of decorous They’re totally fictionalized and, in their own way, the intrusive projections of what Morgan might’ve thought happened between the two, but what he’s imagined is decorous and dramatically unsatisfying. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024 At the time, this decorous attire was standard at bowling alleys, where women often wore dresses or skirts. Gabe Bullard, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2024 Compared to these scenes, the contemporary killer gams is downright decorous, even if the showstopping slit required to enable it in the dress Ferguson wears in Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation isn’t. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 The politesse of reassurance may be desirable and decorous, but U.S. allies are not about to abandon their patron. Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for decorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorous
Adjective
  • Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.
    James Bandler, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That prompted them to seek a formal psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Noel Kleinman/The Oppenheim Group The formal dining room.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Without proper staffing, students will be underserved and left without the accommodations they are legally entitled to receive.
    Melanie L. Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.
    Staff Reports, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Roberts began the process while Melania was still finalizing her position, which may have disrupted the ceremonious act.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The sensor sizes for all three lenses are respectable, but nothing mind blowing.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Woll’s final tally of 24 saves on 26 shots was plenty respectable.
    Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
  • This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The procedure was performed via minimal access and the result was satisfactory.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The legal document details that Lawrence didn’t have the correct paperwork to take her dog, a 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, on the flight and was subsequently turned away.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Decorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorous. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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