as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class
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Recent Examples of deportment
Dress, deportment, and public speaking were all stressed.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2025
Why cast a hearing actor with tremendous charisma next to a deaf actor who is made out (in costuming, grooming and general deportment) to be a schlub?
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
But on the first night of a three-day visit to Southern California, the focus shifted to Williams’ personality, deportment and wiring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Rubinstein opened salons around the world to sell her products and the lifestyle associated with them, offering everything from skin analysis to deportment classes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 Mar. 2025
Why cast a hearing actor with tremendous charisma next to a deaf actor who is made out (in costuming, grooming and general deportment) to be a schlub?
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
But on the first night of a three-day visit to Southern California, the focus shifted to Williams’ personality, deportment and wiring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Rubinstein opened salons around the world to sell her products and the lifestyle associated with them, offering everything from skin analysis to deportment classes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deportment
Noun
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Prosecutors were aiming to bring their own expert: Dr. James W. Crosby, a retired sheriff’s lieutenant and canine behavior consultant.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Clinton’s presidency was dogged with accusations of unethical behavior and extramarital affairs.—
Chris Lamb,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Supporters praise his calm demeanor, intellectual rigor, and ability to navigate complex political terrain, often describing him as a stabilizing force in the Vatican.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Thanks to community support and Andre's sweet demeanor, the dog went home with an Atlanta family in early May.—
Michelle Boudin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Deportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportment. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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