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socially acceptable behavior
high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera
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Recent Examples of decorum
Like it or not the old standards of decorum, demeanor are long gone in all walks of life — sports, media, entertainment, politics.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
In other words, local politics is personal, and the proximity of the candidates to one another — and their constituents — usually breeds a healthy dose of decorum and respect.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
He was asked by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to maintain decorum but was later removed from the chamber by the sergeant-at-arms.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Tuscany with a side of magic: Savoring Bolivia’s wine country
Singapore is known for its decorum rules, such as no spitting or chewing gum.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
In other words, local politics is personal, and the proximity of the candidates to one another — and their constituents — usually breeds a healthy dose of decorum and respect.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
He was asked by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to maintain decorum but was later removed from the chamber by the sergeant-at-arms.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Tuscany with a side of magic: Savoring Bolivia’s wine country
Singapore is known for its decorum rules, such as no spitting or chewing gum.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decorum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorum
Noun
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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,
24 May 2025
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Say Yes to the Dress, studying etiquette columns about bridal party issues and combing through social media posts of canines in floral crowns, choreographed bridal party entrances and trendy donut walls.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Now, more than ever in our history, there will be a burning need for people who fight for truth and decency.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Don’t be afraid to go in your library and read every book, as long as that document does not offend our own ideas of decency.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the century moved on, the Times became a totem of middle-class culture and propriety.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Decorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorum. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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