as in demeanor
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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Recent Examples of manners
The fancy men are very rude to Tristan, which is terrible manners and therefore very UN-fancy, but Charlotte likes him.
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Simple Answer The reality is that even Southerners who pride themselves on having great manners will occasionally have to cancel plans.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Jo Hayes is a world-leading etiquette and manners expert, and the founder of EtiquetteExpert.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Very few Americans oppose democracy, but two-thirds are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and good manners and democratic theory won’t cover food, rent, or health care.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
The Simple Answer The reality is that even Southerners who pride themselves on having great manners will occasionally have to cancel plans.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
CoComelon songs don’t just kids moving either—some also help kids get through tantrums and even teach them good manners.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Jo Hayes is a world-leading etiquette and manners expert, and the founder of EtiquetteExpert.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Very few Americans oppose democracy, but two-thirds are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and good manners and democratic theory won’t cover food, rent, or health care.
—Jamie Holmes, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manners
Noun
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Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ōkunoshima is home to over 1,000 rabbits, who roam the island freely, and are known for their unusually friendly demeanor.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One is sheer ignorance of this etiquette rule.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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That includes basic phone etiquette, writing, professional dress, and openness to feedback.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the proprieties of writing op eds call upon us to offer citations to this effect.—
Oded J K Faran,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That same human centric values-first posture guides how Ingka evaluates partners.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The central bank faces shifting dynamics this year, with a rotating cast of regional presidents that seems titled toward a more aggressive posture on fighting inflation and a chair-designate, Kevin Warsh, who is likely to push for lower rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lesson came in the form of a book about eating less, handed to her by a male co-star.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Berkeley has had some form of police oversight for decades, starting with the Police Review Commission formed in 1973.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Manners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manners. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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