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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
My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The sheriff's office is not releasing further details about the manner of Harris' death at this time, the employee said.
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Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
My girlfriend challenged me to find recipes that don’t require thermal preparation of any manner, and little more than knife, cutting board, and just enough energy to yank open the refrigerator.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Despite that, the manner in which the USA secured their wins tilts the odds strongly in their favor.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The sheriff's office is not releasing further details about the manner of Harris' death at this time, the employee said.
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Arkansas Online,
1 July 2026
My girlfriend challenged me to find recipes that don’t require thermal preparation of any manner, and little more than knife, cutting board, and just enough energy to yank open the refrigerator.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Despite that, the manner in which the USA secured their wins tilts the odds strongly in their favor.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for manner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
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Setting aside the question of whether any secondhand store would even want it, what is the appropriate etiquette?
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What is summer wedding guest nail color etiquette, or the best nail colors that will give your hands that glowy tan?
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To characterize the new mode, Kyle Uckert, SHERLOC’s deputy principal investigator at NASA’s JPL, and his colleagues collected spectra from spare flight optics in their own lab.
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Dick arrives as the Clippers are in rebuild mode following the trade of Leonard.
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
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To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
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He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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