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as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I recognized the writer's distinctive phraseology even before I saw the name
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
the unique phraseology of the suspect's answer stuck in my mind
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Recent Examples of phraseology
It’s all cloaked in the phraseology of being true to the faith.
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Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
To commission a gravestone in proper Roman style, with good syntax and phraseology, was proof that her family had ‘made it’ in Londinium.
—Rachel Ashcroft, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022
This happens when speakers use local phraseology and native jokes.
—Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
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Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
To commission a gravestone in proper Roman style, with good syntax and phraseology, was proof that her family had ‘made it’ in Londinium.
—Rachel Ashcroft, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022
This happens when speakers use local phraseology and native jokes.
—Roman Kumar Vyas, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
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The Onondaga County medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy and will determine the cause and manner of his death.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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After the Dan Ashworth saga, the agonising manner in which Manchester United stole European qualification from Newcastle in May, that painful Carabao Cup final defeat in 2023 and more than 50 years of misery at Old Trafford, this really was a momentous win.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kanye West is a major influence on my flow and diction.Ron Hart, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Scott also notes that the prevailing trend will often be the styles gaining popularity globally.Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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After graduating from her language studies in 1948, Rosita traveled on a nun-chaperoned trip to London that was designed to improve her English.Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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But Verbeek has his sights set on getting the Ducks back in contention mode.Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Also on TV: The Rookie returns for a new season; the One Chicago franchise, Abbott Elementary, High Potential, and The Irrational are back with their winter premieres; Noah Wyle is back in doctor mode for the new series The Pitt, and a reboot of Hollywood Squares debut.Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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That decision sparked frustration from the Premier League and EFL that Leicester had been able to avoid sanctions over the question of jurisdiction due to the wording of the regulations.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both films use tomes of ancient lore to communicate this mythology, but the wording each movie uses is different.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the starting group as a whole was rather lifeless, unable to set a tone against a young, on-the-rise team.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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There are a range of OTC medications that treat cough and cold symptoms that already have Tylenol or NSAIDs included in the formulations, says Mangan.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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This also allows Korean brands to incorporate SPF and skin care innovations into their formulas more swiftly, allowing for more state-of-the-art, sophisticated formulations (active ingredients include Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150).Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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