propriety
Example Sentences
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For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
Does it reflect a schism within the military over its propriety?
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
Reform MP James McMurdock has lost the whip over allegations against him related to business propriety, the party says.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025
Dussel comes in, goes toward the window with an air of propriety, sniffs...coughs, sneezes and clears his throat.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
