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
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.
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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
Picaresque, amusing, and brisk, this is a worldly hangout novel of 21st-century manners.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
These evenings were an occasion to dress up and try out my best manners.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Your social manners are non-existent.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Another is a gradual slide in manners, an erosion of the rule of law.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
The level of outward emotional expression here is simply kept at a level true to figures who may inwardly be reaching their boiling point, but are still held back by self-respect and polite manners.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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
Picaresque, amusing, and brisk, this is a worldly hangout novel of 21st-century manners.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
These evenings were an occasion to dress up and try out my best manners.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Your social manners are non-existent.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Another is a gradual slide in manners, an erosion of the rule of law.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
The level of outward emotional expression here is simply kept at a level true to figures who may inwardly be reaching their boiling point, but are still held back by self-respect and polite manners.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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In these instances, the comedy came from the contrast in their appearance and demeanor after the day's festivities.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Tosh appeared in Craighead County Municipal Court on Thursday night, her demeanor was quite different after she was convicted of drunken driving.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While Dubai is very international, understanding local customs and business etiquette is vital.—
Wayne Liang,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Beck Harlan,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the attitude of our coaches was, ‘Again, again — next goal, next goal’.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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How an Overly Sunny Demeanor Could Affect You Of course, if your exclusively positive attitude is rubbing others the wrong way, that doesn’t bode well for your relationships.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This allows security teams to prioritize threats and focus on addressing the most critical threats first, strengthening their overall defense posture.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Make use of heads up or posture protector apps that remind you not to bend your neck.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The varying coarseness creates another layer of texture within the paintings, where corporeal forms have been stacked and obscured by energetic markings.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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To make a cast form, bulk up a paper towel tube by wrapping three or four plastic bags around it.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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As sake continues to shed its image as a beverage exclusive to Japanese restaurants, its global market presence is poised for further expansion.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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With a relatively muted streaming presence and no major breakout hits yet, RUBY is unlikely to challenge for the Billboard 200’s top spot, but should follow ROSÉ’s Number One Girl and Lisa’s Alter Ego to the chart’s top 10.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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