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as in courtesy
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
after the usual civilities, the parents and the principal had a serious talk about the boy
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as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
treated people from all walks of life with the same unfailing civility
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Recent Examples of civility
High on Hannegan’s list of changes for the collector’s office was a new commitment to civility and customer service.
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
While some see civility, others in Manistique feel like the city has become increasingly hostile to one another.
—Alexander Boesch and Lindsay Tague, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Prioritizing workplace civility is a critical workplace initiative that needs attention.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The extended conversation marked a rare moment of civility between political foes, one most commonly found at a solemn occasion.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
While some see civility, others in Manistique feel like the city has become increasingly hostile to one another.
—Alexander Boesch and Lindsay Tague, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Prioritizing workplace civility is a critical workplace initiative that needs attention.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The extended conversation marked a rare moment of civility between political foes, one most commonly found at a solemn occasion.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for civility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civility
Noun
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As a consequence, courtesy of semiotics, twentieth-century Mannerism became an explicit critique of precedent, which classical Mannerism had always been—without saying so.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Others in the Reddit thread shared their own experiences of passengers disregarding basic courtesy and crew instructions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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Breathwork, sound, gesture, and instrumentation played key roles in oral poetry delivered in this era.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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At first, the dedicated mother saw the project as a simple, heartfelt gesture to create something meaningful for her son.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Expect the evening to bring all the elegance and star power of Oscars weekend, while staying unapologetically focused on Black women’s narratives and contributions.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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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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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Immediately upon being plucked from the proverbial shadows of the backroom studio, Alessandro Michele astonished with his new Gucci, a house reawakened by an intriguing gentility rich with influences from antiquity to today’s urban culture.—
Bridget Foley,
WWD,
27 Sep. 2024
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There's also an emphasis on productivity and navigating your life with quiet confidence and gentility.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 June 2023
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Loeb thinks that an independent and rigorous sales process would yield several interested and qualified parties with significant investing experience in the hospitality sector.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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The modern Montserrat is home to around 70 Benedictine monks, whose lives revolve around solitude, hospitality and five prayer services a day.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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