decorum

Example Sentences

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"One could consider this the contemporary version of newspaper political cartoons, but there is a notable lack of decorum when it comes through official government communication channels."

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Back then, he knew he had to eke out a mealy-mouthed apology for the sake of decorum.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

The commission found that Judge Thornhill had "failed to maintain order and decorum in the courtroom", and recommended he be suspended without pay for six months, then serve for another 18 months before retiring.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

She calls him Tim, not Dad — partially out of decorum in a world where she is lobbying him and his colleagues on a regular basis.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

The cake was the single obscenity in an atmosphere of rigorous decorum.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy