rules

NOUN

do's and don'ts

Synonyms

WEAK

customs established ways etiquette method mode practice regulations system traditional action

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

good behavior p's and q's proper behavior social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

NOUN

Synonyms

STRONG

attitude codes etiquette formalities manners morals policies practices principles protocol rites rituals routines standards

WEAK

established ways social conduct way of life

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners

NOUN

punctilio

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremony civility code convention courtesy customs decorum dignity form formalities formality mores nicety politesse protocol refinement

WEAK

p's and q's proper behavior social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners crudeness discourtesy impoliteness rudeness

Example Sentences

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He later joined “Road Rules: All Stars,” where he met his future wife Rachel Campos-Duffy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Appeared in the March 25, 2026, print edition as 'Jury Rules Meta Harmed Children'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Rules on high-risk AI are due to come into effect in August 2026 and August 2027 unless the delay becomes law.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Mahmood will introduce new legislation to stop the issuing of visas through an Immigration Rules change on Thursday 5 March.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

New Rules You getfive TV minutes for each page read.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander