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decorum

[dih-kawr-uhm, -kohr-] / dɪˈkɔr əm, -ˈkoʊr- /


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Of course, devotion to principle and decorum sometimes hovers close to sanctimony, but there is a human side to Mr. Alexander as well, and even humor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Don’t let things like rules and decorum get in the way of what’s in it for him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They had goals to meet and, consciously or not, they did not adhere to professional and personal decorum in order to achieve those goals.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

There is a brief address from management reminding diners of the "charter" committing them to behave with respect and decorum, and then the fun begins.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

The home sister was there to supervise and ensure decorum.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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