It can take years for people who migrate to a country to gain an understanding of the social and cultural mores of that country.
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Mores
/ˈmɔːɹeɪz/
Synonyms for "mores" (104 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
acculturationamenitiesamenitybon toncivilitiescivilitycivilizationclimateclimate of opinioncomitycomplexconformityconsuetudeconventioncourtlinesscultural driftcultureculture areaculture center
Noun(2 words)
cultural codescultural norms
Strong matches (31)
Noun(2 words)
culture valuesethical standards
Adjective(1 words)
customary norms
Related words (52)
moral climatemoralitymoralsnatural politenessnormnormsobservancepoint of etiquettepolitenesspolitessepracticepraxisprescriptionproper thingproprietiesproprietyprotocolpunctilioquiet good mannersritual
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rules of conductsocial codesocial conductsocial conventionsocial gracesocial gracessocial proceduressocial usagesocietyspiritual climatestandard behaviorstandard usagestanding customthe conventionsthe moresthe proprietiesthe right thingstimetime-honored practicetraditiontraittrait-complexusageusewayweltanschauungwhat is donewontwontingworld view
Noun(2 words)
moral normsmoral standards
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acculturation, amenities, amenity, bon ton, civilities.
- Sentence evidence is available for mores, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mores".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mores"
Keep "mores" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mores" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mores", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mores" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
It's the capital above all that makes the mores of people; it's Paris that makes the French.
Source: tatoeba (4877350)
Comedy reproves mores through laughter.
Source: tatoeba (13079867)
All of us seem to need some totalistic relationships in our lives. But to decry the fact that we cannot have only such relationships is nonsense. And to prefer a society in which the individual has holistic relationships with a few, rather than modular relationships with many, is to wish for a return to the imprisonment of the past — a past when individuals may have been more tightly bound to one another, but when they were also more tightly regimented by social conventions, sexual mores, political and religious restrictions.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mores"?
Closest matches include acculturation, amenities, amenity, bon ton, civilities.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mores"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.