as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her warm demeanor made us feel at home
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Recent Examples of demeanor
As polite and mannerly as Southerners tend to be, sometimes our general slow-living demeanor and lengthy conversational habits might get in the way of being on time.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Additionally, Mallick says, their demeanor can provide a clue to their management style.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Additionally, Mallick says, their demeanor can provide a clue to their management style.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for demeanor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeanor
Noun
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But The New York Times reported the documents don’t indicate any evidence of criminal behavior, despite Gabbard’s claims, and merely show Obama administration officials pressuring intelligence agencies to complete their review quickly.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The previous girlfriend warned Turner of Becton's behavior early in their relationship, but was unable to convince Turner to leave Becton, the affidavit states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Noun
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Demeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanor. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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