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
Hours later, Newsom welcomed Trump to Los Angeles International Airport, where the men appeared deferential to one another despite photographs being taken of the governor’s assertive body language.
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
These two species have distinct and often contrasting body language cues, which can lead to misinterpretation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Watching yourself in front of a mirror can also be helpful to understand your body language during the performance.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Pereira has spoken of the need for togetherness and common purpose and called Cunha out for effectively setting himself apart during Monday’s defeat with his body language and then early departure down the tunnel while his team-mates stayed on the pitch as a group.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
These two species have distinct and often contrasting body language cues, which can lead to misinterpretation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Watching yourself in front of a mirror can also be helpful to understand your body language during the performance.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Pereira has spoken of the need for togetherness and common purpose and called Cunha out for effectively setting himself apart during Monday’s defeat with his body language and then early departure down the tunnel while his team-mates stayed on the pitch as a group.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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The interview, which focused on attitudes toward Israel, sparked controversy, and even Shari Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global, rebuked CBS News executives for slamming the correspondent.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Putin praised this new US attitude towards his country.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pain in his back and neck and trouble with posture can be traced to years of drumming, Nic said, revealing his father had undergone a major neck surgery.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Each reactive and proactive data point gets reflected in the customer’s overall security posture rating and informs what the MDR provider recommends next.—
Manoj Srivastava,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The position of the company founded by Schwarz is aimed at American consumers taking a stance against corporate greed.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gottfried agrees and hopes that more healthcare providers across the country will summon the courage to take a stance, just as Carpenter did.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the Raw on Netflix premiere, The Rock displayed a more amicable demeanor, sharing friendly interactions with both Rhodes and Reigns, further blurring the lines of his potential future involvement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still — despite her professional demeanor — her sensuality is undeniable.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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