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as in etiquette
manners plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing
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as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong
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Recent Examples of manner
The findings suggested extended periods of time spent in the captive environment of a shelter was encouraging dogs to behave in a manner considered unattractive to would-be adopters.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The Rhode Island Office of State Medical Examiners determined that the baby’s cause of death was subdural hemorrhage due to intrauterine blunt force impact from the motor vehicle crash and his manner of death was ruled an accident, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The EDAs can enhance identity management in the following manner:
• Automated Workflows: SCIM offers a protocol to automate workflows to handle identity changes through the integration of service providers and identity providers.
—Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
By Alice Cary and Christian Allaire As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The Rhode Island Office of State Medical Examiners determined that the baby’s cause of death was subdural hemorrhage due to intrauterine blunt force impact from the motor vehicle crash and his manner of death was ruled an accident, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
The EDAs can enhance identity management in the following manner:
• Automated Workflows: SCIM offers a protocol to automate workflows to handle identity changes through the integration of service providers and identity providers.
—Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
By Alice Cary and Christian Allaire As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manner
Noun
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Newsweek spoke to etiquette expert Jo Hayes about the colleague's behavior, and what the original poster (OP) should do next.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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What is the proper etiquette when addressing a salesperson or clerk in a retail setting?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Samuel Axon Samuel Axon For contrast, here's an example with night mode turned off.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the Claws of Awaji expansion, ASC appears to be headed for a co-op mode, though this is unconfirmed.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps the largest of its kind was a retrospective analysis that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2002.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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These wooden stakes, used to impede attackers, are the first of their kind to be recovered from this period.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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These methods work for a coin or two, but would be cumbersome for large deals.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At the Raw on Netflix premiere, The Rock displayed a more amicable demeanor, sharing friendly interactions with both Rhodes and Reigns, further blurring the lines of his potential future involvement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still — despite her professional demeanor — her sensuality is undeniable.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Now, for the 2025 Oscars, a handful of stars continued to drive that style trend after the red carpet for Hollywood biggest night, leaning into the naked vibe at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which has become somewhat of a tradition.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some designers opted to show full looks that represent their signature style, including Glenn Martens, Yamamoto, Kim Jones, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Browne, Sitbon, and Luke and Lucie Meier, who recently exited Jil Sander.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What’s needed is comprehensive, nationwide reform that takes a holistic approach to a complex marketplace and introduces greater transparency.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Manner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manner. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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