decorum

Example Sentences

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Back then, he knew he had to eke out a mealy-mouthed apology for the sake of decorum.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

The commission found that Judge Thornhill had "failed to maintain order and decorum in the courtroom", and recommended he be suspended without pay for six months, then serve for another 18 months before retiring.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

She calls him Tim, not Dad — partially out of decorum in a world where she is lobbying him and his colleagues on a regular basis.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Indeed, bracketing decorum under the heading of style is, to some extent, to put the cart before the horse.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith