as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
high standards of decorum are usually required when attending the opera
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Recent Examples of decorum
Women entered public life, and standards of decorum shifted to accommodate them, though certainly not to include them—gender segregation became a paramount concern, according to Baldwin, for preserving the modesty and propriety of women.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025
The dress code update underscores the evolving landscape of airline policies focused on self-expression and decorum.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
Supporters lauded Barron's composure and decorum, and speculated about his potential future in politics.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Rickey had his own ethic in a sport that so often upholds uniformity and decorum as sacred.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorum
Noun
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Trump’s election has only solidified the new legal framework for what is permissible when considering race and gender in hiring, promotion, and workplace etiquette.—
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Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew.—
Noun
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How could Joe Biden and Kamala Harris convince us of their decency and ethical fortitude when their Administration wouldn’t even allow a Palestinian American to speak at the Democratic National Convention?—
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Because this much is for certain: the backlash to this sick barrage of attacks on human decency and American normalcy is building quickly and will be fierce.—
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Here, Gomez speaks with Variety about the propriety of the FCC’s actions and the potential harm that may come to broadcast journalism.—
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But Musk is operating in the wide open, where everyone can see and judge for themselves the propriety of his place beside the president.—
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“Decorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorum. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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