as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her warm demeanor made us feel at home
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Recent Examples of demeanor
Dominguez displayed little reaction in court as the judge worked through the forms and polled the jury, consistent with his demeanor throughout the trial.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Many of us underrated this movie at the time; the silliness just seemed to be too much, and Statham’s stoic demeanor felt stiff, despite his considerable physical prowess.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Although Bryant averaged only 6.5 points per game last season, he has been characterized as coachable, authentic, possessing a strong work ethic, and maintaining a respectful demeanor.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Many of us underrated this movie at the time; the silliness just seemed to be too much, and Statham’s stoic demeanor felt stiff, despite his considerable physical prowess.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Although Bryant averaged only 6.5 points per game last season, he has been characterized as coachable, authentic, possessing a strong work ethic, and maintaining a respectful demeanor.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demeanor
Noun
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As for longer-simmering, perhaps more structural market behaviors that should raise eyebrows?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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The unusual behavior of Grok 4, the AI model that Musk’s company xAI released late Wednesday, has surprised some experts.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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These remarks appear emblematic of the attitude of the football side of the business.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Demeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demeanor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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