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as in etiquette
manners plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing
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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong
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Recent Examples of manner
Merchant vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have faced all manner of threats as Tehran has sought to impose its control over the crucial waterway, through which a significant proportion of the world’s oil, gas and fertilizer supply flows, in response to the US-Israeli campaign.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Medical Examiner will determine the manner of death amid an ongoing investigation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Choghtal is diminutive and has the manner of someone more suited to an office than a battlefield.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Once all surfaces dry, reorganize items taken out in a manner that is easier to navigate.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Medical Examiner will determine the manner of death amid an ongoing investigation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Choghtal is diminutive and has the manner of someone more suited to an office than a battlefield.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Once all surfaces dry, reorganize items taken out in a manner that is easier to navigate.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
Noun
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Glamour recently conducted an informal survey of more than 100 readers about all things group chat, including proper etiquette.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Follow these mowing etiquette tips to avoid being the one that your neighbors are complaining about on Reddit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Measured rehabilitation of the First Lady’s character has been the dominant mode of Mary Lincoln biography for more than seventy years.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Beijing will likely remain in a wait-and-see mode and reassess its policy stance in July after the second quarter GDP data, Zhang said.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The old-school kind where everybody is mostly well-behaved and polite, and the audience scrolls on their phones to stay awake.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the terms of the agreement—the first MOU of its kind signed by the two parties—the BGMEA and GIZ will work together to prepare factories to meet emerging European Union market mandates such as supply chain due diligence, traceability, circularity and decarbonization.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Any attempt by a participant, or any other person, to participate using more than one dog/pet, using any method, may result in disqualification by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Hurts’ calm demeanor has been well-documented.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Artistic reveal tease The Atlanta Falcons tapped the approach used by the social media account (at)ArtButMakeItSports to preview their schedule release.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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