Sentence examples for demeanor like from inspiring English sources

Avuncular, meanwhile, has proved a durable descriptor for older public figures with a kindly demeanor, like Ronald Reagan and Walter Cronkite.

(You are taken aback by the Second World War uniforms, and by St. Clair's report that Florence has "sold out faster than Sinatra," because her demeanor, like her décor, belongs to an earlier age).

Instead, some female Clinton supporters and journalists choose to comment on Senator Barack Obama's body and demeanor — like an "Alice Waters organic chicken," a "zero body-fat figure" and a "beanpole guy".

Martin might adopt Joplin's stage demeanor like she borrowed those classic albums, but during Dorothy's transformation, this honest-to-goodness hard rock goddess is eager to separate fact from science fiction.

Ranger Sean Avery has a visage and demeanor like a block of ice, doesn't he? Sure, a guy who likes "Footloose" can't be all that bad, but right now I'm getting a major Patrick Bateman vibes from the ex-NHL star.

Most of them, like John Peeler, noted that Miscavige's demeanor changed "like the snap of a finger".

Joe clearly likes Pandit's demeanor and doesn't like Dimon's.

If the viewer chooses the "Foreplay" or "Sex" option, he can choose one of four sexual positions and even Devon's "demeanor" -- like "innocent" or "nasty" (when she "talks dirty and gets dominant").

The lone waitress is knowledgeable and efficient with a relaxed, upbeat demeanor much like Robata itself.

Observing the placidity of the passengers' demeanor was like watching someone file their nails while a boa constrictor crawled across a branch above them.

As she hears more about the events that led to Gale's sentencing, her acrid demeanor dissolves like sugar in summer rain.