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
According to Sweetie Pet Products, the position, speed, and direction of a wag all contribute to a canine's overall body language.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Assistant coach Kyan Brown was walking through the locker room before the next game and didn’t like the players’ body language.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Plus, there are limited hand gestures and body language to read; on the phone, there’s a lack of facial expressions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
So instead of stressing about which body language signal to master next, focus on flirting in a way that feels natural and fun to you!
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Assistant coach Kyan Brown was walking through the locker room before the next game and didn’t like the players’ body language.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Plus, there are limited hand gestures and body language to read; on the phone, there’s a lack of facial expressions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
So instead of stressing about which body language signal to master next, focus on flirting in a way that feels natural and fun to you!
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But while many corporate leaders can talk the theory of anti-fragility, only a select cohort truly embody a posture that not only survives but actually thrives during crises.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is enacting Project 2025 nearly to the letter, deploying executive orders, lawsuits, and rhetorical bombast in an effort to force judges, law firms, cultural institutions, university presidents, and press barons into postures of pitiable obedience.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What's more, even if Trump has moderated his stance on some tariffs, the charges remain historically high.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s decision to lift hefty tariffs on most U.S. trading partners with a 90-day pause even while keeping in place a 125 percent on China is a significant reversal from his previous stance that relieved Republicans and led stock markets to spike.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Virgos are known for their rational and even-keeled demeanor.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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