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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
an old man with a noticeably happy visage
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as in face
the front part of the head
visitors to the mountain range had long noted that the natural rock formation bore a striking resemblance to the visage of a man
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Recent Examples of visage
Its handcrafted black nephrite jade hero tool, which lends a sculpted touch to visages and vanities alike.
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Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
South Dakota has Mount Rushmore, from which the solemn visages of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln stare out across the fruited plain.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Crowe, with his piercing visage and commanding presence, had help from Joaquin Phoenix as the mad emperor-in-waiting, Commodus.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
There was the visage of vindication for a city of underdogs.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
South Dakota has Mount Rushmore, from which the solemn visages of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln stare out across the fruited plain.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Crowe, with his piercing visage and commanding presence, had help from Joaquin Phoenix as the mad emperor-in-waiting, Commodus.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
There was the visage of vindication for a city of underdogs.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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Since the phrase was first posted around Jan. 23, the hashtag has been used on 37,000 videos on TikTok, not including the thousands of videos using the expression either on screen or in various contexts.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to spiritual practices, this energetic field reflects our physical and spiritual well-being and is comprised of several layers: Each layer corresponds to a different chakra, emotional or spiritual aspects of our lives, and the expression of our personalities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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The other’s face continually changing, one’s own thoughts in constant flux.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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State police said they were encountered by a man who had minor injuries to his face and head.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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The exterior is crafted from high-quality pebble leather that offers a sleek and sophisticated look.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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For a more in-depth look at our Celestron NexStar 4SE review.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even during the height of their PSR crisis last June, Newcastle did not countenance letting Isak leave, even though Chelsea made tentative enquiries.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The outpour of resentment triggers the General’s paranoia; Toan Le is fabulous in this episode, paring back the General’s goofy countenance to reveal the gnawing delusions of a defeated and increasingly dangerous man.—
Terry Nguyen,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2024
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With his hand on his forehead and a shocked smile on his face, Goins stuttered.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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After the jury left the courtroom, however, Madigan walked over to Collins and shook his hand, then broke into a smile and talked cheerfully with a group of supporters in the hallway.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The associate principal clarinetist, Ben Adler, led the opening upward squeal with exultant sassiness, setting the tone for a high-spirited romp that brought grins to the faces of many onstage.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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My brother navigated the single-lane, snaking roads with a mischievous, childlike grin.—
Sara Lieberman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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