Thesaurus results for DEMEANORS

demeanors

noun

plural of demeanor

as in behaviors

the way or manner in which one conducts oneself her warm demeanor made us feel at home

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Recent Examples of demeanors In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different. — Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025 Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions. — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Shuter also said the couple was seen shopping together in Aspen, and once again commented on the difference between their demeanors. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The range of behaviors the script demanded from the character was daunting.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Sleep deprivation strips away that capacity, often resulting in erratic outbursts or defensive behaviors that dismantle trust instantly.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of behaviors

Noun

In a White House news release listing 60 actions the administration has taken as part of its America First agenda to restrict immigration, the first four actions were decisions by the Supreme Court.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Lesnick said the department would move those Arkansans to other plans without any actions required from them at the moment.

— Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 6 July 2026

Definition of actions

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But as Falcon 9 dramatically lowered launch costs through reusability and SpaceX began dominating global launch markets, attitudes changed.

— Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of attitudes

Noun

The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.

— Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2026

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