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Recent Examples of mannered
The usually mild mannered judge also directly addressed the issue of racial bias.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 June 2025
But Park has a knack for echoing mannered 19th century conundrums.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
His laconic, weary speech contrasts with the more expansive, and at times mannered, language of the voice on the tapes.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Throughout the season, Coop holds forth in voice-over monologues long on faux profundity, mannered phrasings, and lists.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 June 2025
But Park has a knack for echoing mannered 19th century conundrums.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
His laconic, weary speech contrasts with the more expansive, and at times mannered, language of the voice on the tapes.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Throughout the season, Coop holds forth in voice-over monologues long on faux profundity, mannered phrasings, and lists.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mannered
Adjective
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Teenage emotions are unpredictable and often exaggerated, so the end of a boy band who had consumed so much of my mind for so long was devastating.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Israel says its forces have only fired warning shots and that the death toll is exaggerated.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Even when Season Three felt meandering or pretentious, the vibe set by the music and the production design never faltered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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My book recommendations are uncommon, but not pretentious.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Netflix shows can do the same thing even with a binge model — but Pulse simply isn’t the same kind of big, showy event series as a Wednesday or Squid Game or even Department Q.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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But now’s the time to go to the prairie to see this showy plant in its full regalia.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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Even if that means stepping into a version of themselves that feels unnatural.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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During the studied period, businesses were putting three times more toward credit card payments than term loans, proving how credit cards have become an essential part of cash flow management for many.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The answer may be linked to the studied species’ promiscuous practices: in the Amboseli population, both sexes have multiple mating partners, so paternity isn’t always clear-cut.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, people feel self-conscious about bringing art supplies and independently drawing or painting at the arboretum, Tichenor said.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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There are traditions in Ireland where everyone gets up and sings without being overly self-conscious or worrying.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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As White surged through the office bellowing orders and pounding tables, his six-foot-tall figure seemed even more commanding with his flamboyant, spiky red hair.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Known for her flamboyant costumes and signature fruit hat, the scent’s essence is all about channelling the fantasy of a carefree, beachside summer.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The winner of a 2025 Robb Report Best of the Best Award for its central staircase, Eternal Spark’s interior bears a family resemblance to its sistership, Camila, but is a bit more ostentatious.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Season 1 saw them and their nearly grown children, Larry (Harry Richardson) and Gladys (Taissa Farmiga), move into an ostentatious mansion on old-money 61st St. Bertha set about scheming to rule high society the way her husband dominated business.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mannered. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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