decorum

Example Sentences

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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

Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But over the years, Fairhope, a city of about 23,000, seemed to be one of those rare places where there was still some decorum in politics.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“Let’s be respectful of the people who reside in those communities — don’t rev your engines, don’t do burnouts, try to show an element of decorum with this hobby,” he told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When she took off her coat, Mrs. Attison and her sixth sense of decorum caught sight of Aileen’s dress from across the room.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely