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
Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
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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
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
In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
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
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
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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Barker, meanwhile, makes his world relatable and believable, which will help viewers see themselves in the characters, even as their behaviors become more and more unhinged.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Pay attention to your dog’s food behaviors to understand its needs throughout the stages of its life.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The broader report examined consumer attitudes toward fast food, casual dining and specialty restaurant brands.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Whether that was Florida officials flying into Oxford for a visit during a bye-week, or Kiffin engaging with LSU officials in different manners over the final few weeks of the Rebels' regular season.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Over the course of 18 months, Jackie and Laura will coach Natty on all the necessary skills to become a big-league service dog, including good manners and basic cues, all while maintaining a healthy diet on food provided by program partner, Eukanuba.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Demeanors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanors. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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