as in manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess
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Recent Examples of etiquette
That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Learn about the flag and flag etiquette at Living History Farms' one-room schoolhouse then design your own flag to take home.
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Des Moines Register,
20 June 2026
With assistance from a lawyer friend and a CPA family member, the pair addresses topics ranging from backstage etiquette to managing social media to dealing with record labels and publishing companies.
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Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Learn about the flag and flag etiquette at Living History Farms' one-room schoolhouse then design your own flag to take home.
—
Des Moines Register,
20 June 2026
With assistance from a lawyer friend and a CPA family member, the pair addresses topics ranging from backstage etiquette to managing social media to dealing with record labels and publishing companies.
—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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But even here, where the damage is being done gleefully and wantonly, the US Congress has stood up to these funding cuts in a bipartisan manner.
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The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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