manners

Example Sentences

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It’s an oasis for arts, tasteful wealth, and Southern manners in one of the reddest parts of the country.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Cedric fares much better, giving a vibrant, darkly funny performance as Seth, who considers himself a stern watcher over the manners and mores of his tenants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The Times followed up with a report on Hovater’s fondness for “Seinfeld,” his wedding registry at Target, four cats and Midwestern manners that would, as reporter Richard Fausset wrote, “please anyone’s mother.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"I had girlish manners, a girlish voice," he would later say.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Duuzuu watched from his perch near Quinby’s crate, cooing nervously at her table manners.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate