1
: style of expression : phraseology
2
: the act, method, or result of grouping notes into musical phrases
Examples of phrasing in a Sentence
The phrasing of the instructions was confusing.
a singer known for her elegant phrasing
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In Forrest’s phrasing, his plane could fit inside the truck’s bed.
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Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
There are a few reasons for the stockpiling, to use Atkinson’s apt phrasing.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Master your pacing, eliminate weak phrasing, and develop vocal presence that demands attention.
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Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
There are a few reasons for the stockpiling, to use Atkinson’s apt phrasing.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Master your pacing, eliminate weak phrasing, and develop vocal presence that demands attention.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Reheating a meme Now the phrasing has gotten even more constrictive, and is thus spreading even more quickly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for phrasing
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phrasing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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