as in manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 22 May 2025
Modern etiquette around weddings has shifted greatly in the past decade with changing gender norms, less rigid wedding rules, and more couples waiting until their 30s or later to tie the knot.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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
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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Andee Tagle, NPR, 22 May 2025
Modern etiquette around weddings has shifted greatly in the past decade with changing gender norms, less rigid wedding rules, and more couples waiting until their 30s or later to tie the knot.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 May 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Employees must be adept at evaluating AI outputs, identifying biases and communicating areas for improvement in a clear and actionable manner.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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