as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
the elderly gentleman comported himself with old-world, old-school mannerliness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannerliness
Noun
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2025
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Named after the legendary press baron and wartime politician Lord Beaverbrook, the Surrey estate-turned-hotel is a riot of elegance, nostalgia, and finely tuned hospitality.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Tony Award winner opted for a look courtesy of Alaïa’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Particularly heavy moments are complemented by an original musical accompaniment which arrives courtesy of Olivier Deriviere (Star Wars: Visions, A Plague Tale: Requiem).—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Latinos are the backbone of many industries in the U.S., including agriculture, construction, service, and hospitality.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturing contributed 21,000 and leisure and hospitality added 17,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Mannerliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannerliness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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