as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behavior
There’s no excuse for a lot of Kyle’s behavior, but he’s palpably hurt.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Some types of birds show this behavior, too, but additional information can be used to determine if birds or bats are on the radar.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
This financial success is directly linked to consumer behavior.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Molo asked Altman about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee who went on to found the company’s chief rival, Anthropic.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Some types of birds show this behavior, too, but additional information can be used to determine if birds or bats are on the radar.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
This financial success is directly linked to consumer behavior.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Molo asked Altman about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee who went on to found the company’s chief rival, Anthropic.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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But Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Hurts’ calm demeanor has been well-documented.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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