as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"
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Noun
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The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike other platforms, there are no switches to flip or modes to toggle.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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On a good day, the Undervale houses maybe two living human guests and at least a couple dozen haunts of all demographics, time periods and modes of death — including the brother Katherine inherited it all from, the cheerfully feckless Nathan (Will Forte).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The set comes in 25 colors, including bright shades like sky blue and rich fall tones like honey ginger.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our favorite feature is the lace trim below the knee on the skirt that makes this dress stand out among similar styles.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The 122 rooms and suites are spread out among four buildings, each offering different styles and configurations.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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