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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
Other factors that influence this decision are the human's body language (dogs usually prefer people who can provide them with comfort over those who are overly stressed), specific personality traits, age and gender.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Last month, country star Jelly Roll's interaction with President-elect Donald Trump at the UFC 309 event held at Madison Square Garden ignited a fervent conversation on social media, exacerbated by body language analysis.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Using body language wisely can greatly enhance your leadership presence.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Bevins says effective communication means using body language, tone, and words that express patience and understanding.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Last month, country star Jelly Roll's interaction with President-elect Donald Trump at the UFC 309 event held at Madison Square Garden ignited a fervent conversation on social media, exacerbated by body language analysis.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Using body language wisely can greatly enhance your leadership presence.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Bevins says effective communication means using body language, tone, and words that express patience and understanding.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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Thanks to statistics like these, America’s attitude toward higher education is undergoing a major shift.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph credits her youthful appearance to a positive attitude and taking care of herself.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trump is a proven supporter of Israel and is expected to take an assertive posture to conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis and Iran as further evidenced by his initial appointments to key administration posts.Doug Friednash, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rubio warned that the U.S. must be more aggressive in its posture and policy toward China.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Arkansas grapples with the Sanders administration's stance on reducing parole eligibility while inmates at county jails create a backlog due to a lack of beds.Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The head coach’s demeanor in those moments doesn’t help players to loosen up and play freely, either.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mims’ confidence and demeanor seemed to change as the Broncos ramped up his usage as a hybrid running back.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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