as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class
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Recent Examples of deportment
Why cast a hearing actor with tremendous charisma next to a deaf actor who is made out (in costuming, grooming and general deportment) to be a schlub?
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
But on the first night of a three-day visit to Southern California, the focus shifted to Williams’ personality, deportment and wiring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Rubinstein opened salons around the world to sell her products and the lifestyle associated with them, offering everything from skin analysis to deportment classes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There were no deportment classes, no one telling me to stand, as my mother’s generation did, with my shoulders back and chest out.
—Thessaly La Force, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
But on the first night of a three-day visit to Southern California, the focus shifted to Williams’ personality, deportment and wiring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Rubinstein opened salons around the world to sell her products and the lifestyle associated with them, offering everything from skin analysis to deportment classes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There were no deportment classes, no one telling me to stand, as my mother’s generation did, with my shoulders back and chest out.
—Thessaly La Force, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deportment
Noun
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Woman 'Unknowingly' Moves to Germany With Army Husband, Then Stays For 10 Years A third commenter penned a lengthy response critiquing the woman's behavior towards her husband.—
Erica Gerald Mason,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Sean Hartnoll has been analyzing the chaotic behavior found inside black holes in the hopes of coming up with a quantum theory of gravity.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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McGee’s death comes as a shock to those close to the starting safety, who was known for his wide smile and hard-working demeanor.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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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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“Deportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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