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Noun
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Over the course of those decades, the drop in theatrical production was not accompanied by a rise in Times Square gentility.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Levinson, who can find warmth and humor in most circumstances, is naturally drawn toward Frank’s gentility.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her social politesse transforms into a maternal fury and the air turns blue with inventive insults.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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While Jones and O’Dowd balance tenderness with dark humor, Ellis masters the art of cold corporate politesse.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trouble is, especially in the DOGE era, the guys who the film aims to indict have no masks of civility left to tear off.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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That is the beauty of civility and mutual respect for all people.—
Jerry Haag,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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When work doesn't offer dignity, flexibility, or a livable wage, people find their own way.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The Renaissance celebrated the dignity of man; science opened new frontiers.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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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
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In early 2024, the death of Lee — easily one of the most famous figures to fall from grace — generated a powerful sense of urgency within the Korean industry for change.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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But the only thing standard about the play that involves Hurts getting shoved by a teammate or two in the physical region that defies verbal grace is the consistency with which the Philadelphia Eagles pick up first downs, score touchdowns and confound those who haven’t yet found a way to stop it.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Their only early scoring was courtesy of back-to-back two-out doubles from Freeman and Smith in the bottom of the fourth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Published on May 21, 2025 By Jaclyn Trop Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac Photo : David Westphal, courtesy of Cadillac The model is a four-door hatchback presenting a mid-century modern aesthetic.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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That sense of getting better through constant refinement is the core of the craft.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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If so, this car reaches a new level of unfathomable American ingenuity, combined with a newfound level of refinement and traction management that attempts to belie the undeniable absurdity to a minimal, arguably necessary, extent.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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“Gentilesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentilesse. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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