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as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
some people miss the straitlaced propriety that was largely abandoned in the 1960s
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as in manner
proprieties plural
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
an etiquette columnist who insists that traditional proprieties are necessary in order to maintain a civil society
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I'm not sure about the propriety of serving champagne in these glasses
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Recent Examples of propriety
Roblox is confident in its position and the propriety of its dealings in this matter and looks forward to responding in court.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
As the century moved on, the Times became a totem of middle-class culture and propriety.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Tim’s whole life has been rooted in propriety, but this trip seems to be changing him.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
As the century moved on, the Times became a totem of middle-class culture and propriety.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Tim’s whole life has been rooted in propriety, but this trip seems to be changing him.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propriety
Noun
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Just as ticket holders are to uphold a certain level of etiquette during matches, the players are expected to do the same.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Here, etiquette experts weigh in on how to navigate pay-what-you-want scenarios.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Because of this, specialty coffee is also a game of logistics, getting coffees out of country in a timely manner in order to preserve the delicate sweetness and complexity that producers had worked so hard to create.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In keeping with House decorum rules, members can't use the platform to disparage other members.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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One possibility that didn’t come up at the meeting: White could file a lawsuit questioning the validity of the signatures on the recall petitions.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Recently, some researchers have questioned the validity of the glass cliff theory.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Alayne Favreau told the council Spilsbury was a person of decency and integrity.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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One thing that has become apparent since the death of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, is that everyone has a story about him — little examples of his decency, his humanity, his heart.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Set to hit shelves in February 2026, Maryk's novel adopts the time-travel fiction of The Midnight Library and The Book of Doors while raising major questions about mortality, morality and more.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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What distinguishes valuable insight is not its novelty of origin, but its clarity, coherence and relevance.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Her analysis demonstrates Douglass’s historical foresight, reinforcing his ongoing relevance.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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Lopez also has an ambitious and uninhibited way of speaking that is far removed from the prudence of players from older generations.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Propriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propriety. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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