as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
the comportment of visitors who know that they are in effect their country's goodwill ambassadors
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From an evolutionary perspective, large groups living together in groups typically arose for the mutual benefit of all the members of the group, relying on behaviors such as working together to find food or detect predators (i.e.; ref).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
The Duke of Sussex was in childhood known for his own cheeky behavior when in public.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Happy Birthday for Monday, March 31, 2025: People like your calm and steady demeanor.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Comportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comportment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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