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demeanor

[dih-mee-ner] / dɪˈmi nər /


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With unruly hair, round glasses, an affable demeanor and a taste for V-neck sweaters, Amodei is worlds away from the corporate executive archetype -- and seems to be motivated by something his peers are not.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The effect is something like uncanny sketch comedy, dredging laughs from Hansen’s stilted expressions and intense demeanor, regardless of a scene’s emotional gravity.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

"One colleague's whole demeanor annoyed me, so when she moved roles, I wanted to celebrate with my own drink - not give her money."

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

At 41, Kushner retains a bushy head of hair and boyish demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

Their blasé demeanor was certainly a cover for their deep disquiet, but that didn’t mean they weren’t absolutely in earnest.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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