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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy
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as in repetition
the use of too many words to express an idea
prose that is lean, uncluttered, and utterly devoid of any trace of verbalism
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Recent Examples of verbalism
Remaining on stage with gracious verbalism, Batiste first acknowledged the nominees.
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Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalism
Noun
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After the Maya series, North graduated from Rexford Senior High School in Beverly Hills in 1969 and worked as a voice actor on such kids shows as The Banana Splits Adventure Hour and The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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Trump no longer feels compelled to pay much attention to the Washington establishment voices that constrained some of his instincts during his first term.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One was a perfectionist who gave performances of stunning power that sometimes became smoothed out and even bland through repetition; the other was full of surprises—always discovering things, a sensibility always in the making.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Her life is rooted in the routine and repetition of training and school among (supportive) peers, whether serve-and-volleys or German class.—
Nicolas Rapold,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While they’ll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg enshrined the zip-up as a power move, styling it with Adidas slides and an expression of monotony.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As astute observers have noted, that formulation suggests Team Trump is comfortable letting Iran retain a measure of its nuclear potential, and might even consider removing sanctions without a comprehensive dismantling of its atomic effort.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, easily blendable, and streak-resistant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just as the limitless space of web text tempts writers to indulge their logorrhea, the blinking, ever-transmuting, cartoonish interface of web browsers prevents would-be readers from paying attention to anything for longer than about 7 seconds.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
19 Sep. 2022
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Nor has Musk kept his Twitter logorrhea in check in other respects.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2022
Noun
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Similarly, Ayna used Azure OpenAI Service to train diffusion models that enable brands to generate catalog photo shoots and virtual try-on experiences in minutes, bypassing the time and cost of traditional studio setups.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Consider adding a carrier oil, like coconut oil, to the dish to dilute the essential oils and extend the diffusion time.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Still, the challenge lies in managing the explosive verbosity that modern tools enable effortlessly.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Crisp articulation of ideas trumps verbosity, fostering a culture that treasures originality and respect for the reader’s time.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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On their website, the three yellow stripes are prominently featured on the website under the Black Lives Matter wordage, and used on their social media accounts.—
Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria,
USA TODAY,
29 Mar. 2023
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Reached by the Union-Tribune Wednesday morning, Lindsey differed with McGillis’ wordage.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Verbalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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