Thesaurus results for MANNERS

manners

noun

plural of manner

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 Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 From being able to host an impeccable event at a moment’s notice to showing graciousness in every circumstance to having an impressively clean and organized home, manners and poise come to mind. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 This job will most likely fall on you, but your child can certainly practice good manners by drawing a picture, writing their name, or even decorating the envelope. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 The Casual Drive Around town, the T/A+’s mild road manners play huge dividends. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026 The Portuguese tend to be traditional and place a high value on manners. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Montana interrupts himself, unnecessarily minding his manners. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

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Noun

In more aggressive settings, shifts can get a bit abrupt, but the gearbox’s general demeanor is that of quick-shifting capability that plays nicely with the hybrid power train.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
And while that player hasn’t been able to contribute to the big-league roster the way the team might have hoped, that outspoken aspect of his demeanor was on full display recently.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of demeanor

Noun

Hikers have been up in arms over Wales’ 1,085m summit for years, with mixed views over the etiquette of accessing Snowdonia’s best views.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
The close quarters on planes and variable public views on appropriate flight etiquette are a recipe for tension.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of etiquette

Noun

Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

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
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

Definition of proprieties

Noun

Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later.

— Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of posture

Noun

Finally, the market is watching SK Hynix, which will begin trading on Nasdaq on Friday local time in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Changes include language that says a patron must request a meeting with the branch manager before submitting the reconsideration form, per the law.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

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