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manner

[man-er] / ˈmæn ər /
NOUN
person's behavior, conduct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appearance aspect demeanor look presence style tone way
STRONG
address affectation affectedness air bearing comportment deportment idiosyncrasy mannerism mien peculiarity turn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absence reality
NOUN
method, approach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fashion form habit line mode practice procedure process style system technique tone way
STRONG
consuetude custom genre habitude means routine tack tenor trick usage use vein wise wont
WEAK
modus
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorganization
NOUN
class, category
Synonyms
STRONGEST
form kind nature sort type variety
STRONG
brand breed

Example Sentences

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Following a back pass, Brighton aggressively applied pressure across the pitch in a co-ordinated manner.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“It’s not surprising to see oil prices come down in the manner that they have,” said Tariq Zahir, managing member at Tyche Capital Advisors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

With just 13 days until the start of the World Championship, the manner in which Zhao won this tournament sent an ominous warning to those with aspirations of dethroning him at the Crucible.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Observing and acting upon cues from body language, dress, and manner of speaking.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock