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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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Press releases, to my thinking, are an exercise that helps a communications staffer establish the who, what, when, where and why in a concise and orderly manner.Michele Schiavoni, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pascrell later released a report that questioned whether these schools and others were operating in a manner consistent with their tax-exempt purpose.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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This is a sad book that rewards the reader with laughter, all propelled by clever flourishes: PJ’s video game diction, or Imelda’s breathless, punctuation-free prose that drops you immediately into the hypervigilance and self-awareness that plagues her every thought.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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When you can't be bothered to pick out and style an outfit, a jumpsuit does all the work for you.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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This chaotic style is reminiscent of the Paris-Nicole-Lindsay glory days of Y2K—which, in a way, have resurged thanks to Charli XCX’s Brat summer (and now fall).Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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While any language can work, Python is widely favored for its simplicity and robust library support.Sandro Shubladze, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The language that literature provides is a very specific type of symbolic and relational ecosystem.Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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The final, boss-level light mode combines aspects of all three settings for a 23 percent reduction in eye, brain, and muscle coordination.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fortnite is launching a permanent mode featuring the original map and gameplay from its 2017 release.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Economists said the wording meant monetary policy, which involves influencing interest rates, was being relaxed for the first time since 2010.Juliana Liu, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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For others, however, these statements provoked further questions: was the ambiguity of wording in the regulations strategic and designed to allow authorities to ban the paquete in the future?Laura-Zoë Humphreys and Daymar Valdés Frigola / Made by History, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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The company says this formulation's carbon footprint its 82% lower than that of mineral oil.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mango butter, which is lighter-weight, has a smooth texture that blends well in skin-care formulations.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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