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
Trump found the tone and body language of Zelenskyy objectionable, the White House told CNBC.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Remember that confident body language requires practice, so rehearse with a friend or record yourself to identify and correct unconscious habits.
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—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
If the sounds weren't a giveaway, then her body language certainly is.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
MacDermid’s actors, however, nicely create an unsettling vibe, beginning with their body language.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Remember that confident body language requires practice, so rehearse with a friend or record yourself to identify and correct unconscious habits.
7.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
If the sounds weren't a giveaway, then her body language certainly is.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
MacDermid’s actors, however, nicely create an unsettling vibe, beginning with their body language.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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Researchers investigating why people are reluctant to be vaccinated and how they could be persuaded to change their attitudes have recently been informed that their funding is being terminated.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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On one hand the Buckeyes have a veteran head coach known for her intense and competitive attitude.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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But as zero trust has matured from buzzword to blueprint, cracks are beginning to show—not in its security posture, but in its operational impact.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Philippines has been on the front lines of China’s increasingly aggressive posture in Asia.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stopgap measure to avert a shutdown largely extended current funding levels through the fiscal year, allowing Paul to argue that opposing it was actually the more conservative stance because the bill essentially greenlit Biden-era spending levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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Despite the liberal and progressive stances of modern filmmakers, their lack of creativity and originality reveals a fundamental contempt behind the many remakes assaulting the marketplace, from Dune to Snow White.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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But as the couple’s romance intensified, Harry's demeanor allegedly changed.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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