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decorum

[dih-kawr-uhm, -kohr-] / dɪˈkɔr əm, -ˈkoʊr- /


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Of course, devotion to principle and decorum sometimes hovers close to sanctimony, but there is a human side to Mr. Alexander as well, and even humor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

They had goals to meet and, consciously or not, they did not adhere to professional and personal decorum in order to achieve those goals.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

It is odd that, all of a sudden, they’re worried about decorum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

There is a brief address from management reminding diners of the "charter" committing them to behave with respect and decorum, and then the fun begins.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

Subcultures spawn languages, and there is decorum to how those languages are used.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith


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