polite society
Example Sentences
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The hope is to become a "big fish" who mediates between the grunts and those with cash, maybe even entering polite society.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
You are not politically correct and don’t necessarily belong always in polite society.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
For the next 20 years the Apostles and their associates welcomed him in their homes, gave him financial support and guaranteed his access to polite society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The jury’s still out on whether the term can be considered offensive, and it’s already found its way into polite society.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2025
After he removed his hat, as one had to do in church in polite society, his bald head got cold.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
