as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness
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Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The delicate ruffle details add just the right amount of elegance to the one-piece, while the lace-up back ensures a perfect fit.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, the property introduced a new way to experience the property’s elegance with an East-meets-West afternoon tea.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Reprinted courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photo: Stacy Revere / Getty Images) Eric Nehm is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Milwaukee Bucks.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Saldaña wore a glittering dress courtesy of Thom Browne.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The firm, which is led by principal Holly Freres, boasts a diverse portfolio showcasing a wide range of architectural styles and project types, including residential interiors, custom homes, and hospitality and retail designs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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In connecting with the Hidden Valley team, the quirkiness, joy and hospitality of their community really stood out to me, reminding me of my Midwestern roots.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Mannerliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerliness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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