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
Was Hill’s deportment absolutely perfect?
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deportment
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Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
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Not because the moms themselves are toxic people, but because the dynamic shifts into an ugly place with mean-girl behavior.—
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From there, the Princess of Wales appeared more regal than ever, both in her demeanor but also in her style and diplomatic duties.—
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Sheinbaum, known for her cool, steely demeanor, sought to play down his comments.—
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
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Reducing exposure can involve actions such as sealing cracks in basement floors or foundations, and installing ventilation systems designed to lower radon levels.—
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“Deportment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportment. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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