civility

Collectively, they are attacks on basic principles and norms of democracy, civility, decency, equality, fairness, and dignity that American civic life nominally rests on.

From Salon ● May 26, 2026

Justice Kagan seems to be floating this interesting new idea of civility where I think what she’s saying is judges should just listen to one another with an open mind.

From Slate ● May 12, 2026

Vorderman's radio show was not on the "flagship" list and the issue with her posts was to do with civility, rather than impartiality.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

An activist’s toddler is at the center of a debate about parenting and civility at Police Commission meetings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026

If Ambrose was willing to go to these lengths, I could only imagine what drastic measures he would take if he didn’t need to maintain a semblance of civility.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

“No one looks at you, no one assesses you. It lifts the tiny anvil of self-consciousness. You can go anywhere, unimpeded by the microaggressions of strangers, the obligatory, waterlogged civilities of friends and acquaintances.”

From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2022

Try to imagine Trump in an Iowa living room, with a macaroon in one hand and cup of hot chocolate balanced on a knee, observing Midwestern civilities while talking about something other than himself.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2015

And a small diesel generator permits some civilities, like satellite Internet, allowing us to share our adventures in learning.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2012

David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2010

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen