as in attitude
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Recent Examples of body language
Recruiters advise paying attention to your facial and body language and refraining from slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake that can convey a lack of confidence.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There's so much language without language—body language and subtle foreshadowing moments.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
The flying monkeys are their own category, their monkey-ness represented more through acrobatics and Serkis-ish body language than appearance.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
This may sound surprising to some, but my guidance typically delves deeper than the popular advice, like make eye contact, use body language, or share your agenda beforehand.
—Deborah Grayson Riegel, Harvard Business Review, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There's so much language without language—body language and subtle foreshadowing moments.
—Jada Gomez, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
The flying monkeys are their own category, their monkey-ness represented more through acrobatics and Serkis-ish body language than appearance.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
This may sound surprising to some, but my guidance typically delves deeper than the popular advice, like make eye contact, use body language, or share your agenda beforehand.
—Deborah Grayson Riegel, Harvard Business Review, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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Yoga And Breathwork Classes Yoga and breathing exercises can help to improve mental health while also working on mobility and posture.John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But prosecutors said that the stab wounds were precise, clean and not made by someone in a self-defense posture.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tangent Sanders’ comment about Kennedy is a rare instance of a senior Democratic leader praising one of the health secretary nominee’s stances.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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During oral arguments in September, the appeals panel appeared skeptical of TikTok's argument that free expression outweighs national security concerns, but the three judges were also critical of the government's stance.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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His demeanor and posture changed immediately, as did his team’s.Mladen Kresic, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The juxtaposition of her nonchalant demeanor and the chaos around her has struck a chord with viewers.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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