behaviors

NOUN

manner of conducting oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act action attitude conduct demeanor management nature performance practice presence role style

STRONG

address air bag bearing carriage code comportment convention course dealings decency decorum deed delivery deportment ethics etiquette expression form front guise habits mien mode morals observance propriety ritual routine savoir-faire seemliness speech tact talk taste tone way ways

WEAK

social graces tenue way of life what's done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage

STRONG

bad manners carelessness immorality impropriety indecency listening quiet silence thoughtlessness

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behaviors

While 75% of Americans said lifestyle behaviors are very important for maintaining brain health as they age, there’s a disconnect when it comes to people realizing these habits can reduce the risk of dementia.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

The results may also provide new insight into compulsive behaviors.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

"Future trials should be designed to identify individuals who struggle to improve eating behaviors, as they may do better with intermittent fasting diets, enabling more personalized weight management," said Professor Heilbronn.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

Some experts think they could make the behaviors worse or cause people to relapse, especially for conditions like anorexia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Are constantly challenged to do what is right and not convenient and come across as questionable in behaviors and dress.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin