propriety

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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

The House of Lords Appointments Commission vets potential peers to "ensure the highest standards of propriety".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

But celebrities have always pushed the boundaries of fashion, stretching norms of social decency in ways that expand our notions of propriety.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2024

The round usually began with a collective discomfort on the first tee, after Eisman turned up wearing something that violated the Wall Street golfer’s notion of propriety.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis