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
Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 25 Mar. 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
Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 25 Mar. 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
Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeanors
Noun
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that can affect one’s thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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An uptick in car shoppers considering EVs Consumers may be more likely to consider all-electric vehicles amid higher gas prices but changing buying behaviors from traditional vehicles to EVs can be slow, according to Erin Keating, Cox Automotive's senior director of economic and industry insights.—
Sam Meredith,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Groypers are repelled by the obsequiousness of pro-Trump influencers who are always willing to contort themselves to support the President’s latest actions.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their actions are a gut punch to American values and human decency.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Demeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanors. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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