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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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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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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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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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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With geopolitical tensions unlikely to subside, Finland's proactive stance serves as both a deterrent and a blueprint for other nations facing similar threats.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The production has been riddled with controversy, from the color-blind casting of Zegler to the CGI dwarfs played by mostly non-dwarf actors to the leads’ outspoken opposing stances on the war in Gaza.Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Along the way, their drastically different personalities—Mike’s smooth-talking, risk-taking demeanor versus Marcus’s cautious, stress-laden approach—create both thrilling and hilarious friction as their mission spirals out of control.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The news shocked the football world as many speculated Purdy wouldn't ask the 49ers for much money given his humble demeanor.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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