propriety

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For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The other side of the detective’s profile has him strolling between the starched propriety of upper-class society and the sooty underbelly, doing rich men’s dirty work.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

The House of Lords Appointments Commission vets potential peers to "ensure the highest standards of propriety".

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

And once that line of propriety has been moved, there’s no nudging it back.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

Still concerned about propriety, I insisted we keep our blooming relationship out of sight of our colleagues, though it hardly worked.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama