as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera
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Recent Examples of decorum
The Cleavers’ manners seem to represent the decorum of an upper-middle class family.
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Earlier on Thursday, Judge Curtis Faber rejected Weinstein's bid for a new trial in Haley's case, ruling juror complaints about decorum in the deliberation room were adequately addressed.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Maine Democrat, a former Marine, has always conducted himself with decorum and seriousness.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Attendees will often hear council members stress a need for decorum.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Earlier on Thursday, Judge Curtis Faber rejected Weinstein's bid for a new trial in Haley's case, ruling juror complaints about decorum in the deliberation room were adequately addressed.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Maine Democrat, a former Marine, has always conducted himself with decorum and seriousness.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Attendees will often hear council members stress a need for decorum.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorum
Noun
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One is sheer ignorance of this etiquette rule.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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That includes basic phone etiquette, writing, professional dress, and openness to feedback.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a healthier political culture, his temperament and lack of decency would be disqualifying issues.—
Ray Nothstine,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny brought on Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, seamlessly, without stopping to genuflect, the mood moving from sweaty to open-hearted, then finally, with Bad Bunny dancing off the field, singing into the camera, a furious insistence on decency itself.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The clash of beauty and filth is well suited for Brontë’s desolate tale of romance in a tempestuous climate, where Cathy is constantly caught between Victorian propriety and her baser, wilder nature.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Decorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorum. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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