civilities

Example Sentences

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“No one looks at you, no one assesses you. It lifts the tiny anvil of self-consciousness. You can go anywhere, unimpeded by the microaggressions of strangers, the obligatory, waterlogged civilities of friends and acquaintances.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022

And while people tsk-tsk at the increasing incivility of life, a bath is one of the few civilities we have left.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021

And a small diesel generator permits some civilities, like satellite Internet, allowing us to share our adventures in learning.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2012

David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.

From The Guardian • Jun. 25, 2010

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen