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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
Lots of readers weighed in on my Dec. 8 response to a woman’s query about disclosing her cancer treatment to colleagues who might be confused by the difference between the employee’s appearance on a video chat and her visage on her team photo.
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Anna Holmes, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The cat leaped out of the bag, though, when some sharp-eyed fans paused the film’s first trailer at the right second to see the actor’s blue visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Special run-flat tires, a new thing at the time, finish off the impenetrable visage.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For all of their uneasy gazing and silent discernment, artful visages are a key element in the decor.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Anna Holmes, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
The cat leaped out of the bag, though, when some sharp-eyed fans paused the film’s first trailer at the right second to see the actor’s blue visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Special run-flat tires, a new thing at the time, finish off the impenetrable visage.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
For all of their uneasy gazing and silent discernment, artful visages are a key element in the decor.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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For decades, the rise of action movies as Hollywood’s dominant genre was perceived (not entirely incorrectly) as something that ran counter to the idea of cinema as a means of human expression.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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James, with his doleful countenance, makes the adult Hal vaguely sympathetic.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Without listening to these dissenting voices, the Democratic Party seems unable to recognize — or countenance — that many of them favor middle-ground positions.—
Frank Barry,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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People hiding their insecurities behind fake smiles and hugs, trying to knock me for simply being me.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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While shop owners and restauranteurs are ready to greet visitors with a smile, what really shines through is the area’s history.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Acosta arrives last, strolling in with a sheepish grin.—
Paula Mejía,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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With a glowing phone in his hand and matching grin on his face, Luke Jackson tapped Tyler Matzek on the shoulder to ask for his editorial blessing.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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