polite society
Example Sentences
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The hope is to become a "big fish" who mediates between the grunts and those with cash, maybe even entering polite society.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
You are not politically correct and don’t necessarily belong always in polite society.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
No wonder sociologists prefer to focus on the other subject we must avoid in polite society: politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The jury’s still out on whether the term can be considered offensive, and it’s already found its way into polite society.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2025
After he removed his hat, as one had to do in church in polite society, his bald head got cold.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
