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as in courtesy
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
after the usual civilities, the parents and the principal had a serious talk about the boy
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as in manners
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
treated people from all walks of life with the same unfailing civility
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Recent Examples of civility
But as civility gets ground down to a nub by increasingly racist and bigoted behavior, from Trump down, there have to be consequences for actions.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
Of course, Geragos also hoped the press would be orderly in talking to senior Menendez family members who testified today, but that civility collapsed pretty quickly as the cameras chased family members on the courthouse steps.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
In a place where conducting yourself with the bare minimum of civility and decent behavior is notable, almost remarkable?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
His campaign carried the implicit hope for Democrats that while Trump may have changed politics for the time being, defeating him would bring back a measure of civility in a nation that increasingly appeared to have long moved past wanting such courtesy.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
Of course, Geragos also hoped the press would be orderly in talking to senior Menendez family members who testified today, but that civility collapsed pretty quickly as the cameras chased family members on the courthouse steps.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
In a place where conducting yourself with the bare minimum of civility and decent behavior is notable, almost remarkable?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
His campaign carried the implicit hope for Democrats that while Trump may have changed politics for the time being, defeating him would bring back a measure of civility in a nation that increasingly appeared to have long moved past wanting such courtesy.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civility
Noun
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Hathaway continued the gold color motif with her heels, opting for a pair courtesy of Loubiloo.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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In Tagovailoa’s absence, the Dolphins looked terrible, dropping three of four games, including an embarrassing 31-12 thumping courtesy of the lowly Tennessee Titans.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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The who and how of recognition matter just as much as the gesture itself.—
Leeatt Rothschild,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The proposal was framed as an act of goodwill — a gesture to beautify the campus and create a unified space for both the university and the surrounding community.—
Victor Edwards,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2025
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This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.—
Karen Scanlon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2024
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Immediately upon being plucked from the proverbial shadows of the backroom studio, Alessandro Michele astonished with his new Gucci, a house reawakened by an intriguing gentility rich with influences from antiquity to today’s urban culture.—
Bridget Foley,
WWD,
27 Sep. 2024
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There's also an emphasis on productivity and navigating your life with quiet confidence and gentility.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 June 2023
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Their public posture is to try to convince Trump of the importance of Mexican workers to key U.S. industries, including agriculture, meatpacking and the hospitality sector.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Civility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civility. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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