politesse
Example Sentences
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The happy tourists don’t notice Park Chan-wook, the cinematic master behind such tours de force as “Oldboy” and “Decision to Leave,” projecting thoughtful politesse beside him.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025
But Lorraine's politesse has limits, as a pair of Minnesota’s finest find when they pay a visit to her office to inquire about her daughter-in-law’s connection to a North Dakota crime.
From Salon • Nov. 29, 2023
"What a lovely evening" commented the former hellraiser, a model of politesse.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023
She’s not so much a train wreck as the train that wrecks the stasis of smothering politesse; the best woman for the job.
From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023
Too much politesse, however, might poison a womans prospects for advancement.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
