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movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Recent Examples of body language
The body language of First Lady Melania Trump at the inauguration has sparked significant curiosity.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Modern digital products learn how to mimic the heuristic abilities of an experienced salesperson, paying attention to the digital body language and providing the right recommendations at the right time.
—Kalyan Garimella, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cunha’s bizarre actions in removing the glasses from the face of an Ipswich staff member in what turned out to be O’Neil’s final game in charge hinted at a player unable to keep a lid on his emotions and his body language since returning from his two-match ban has been less than ideal.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
People communicate in meetings more with body language than vocally.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Modern digital products learn how to mimic the heuristic abilities of an experienced salesperson, paying attention to the digital body language and providing the right recommendations at the right time.
—Kalyan Garimella, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cunha’s bizarre actions in removing the glasses from the face of an Ipswich staff member in what turned out to be O’Neil’s final game in charge hinted at a player unable to keep a lid on his emotions and his body language since returning from his two-match ban has been less than ideal.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
People communicate in meetings more with body language than vocally.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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Van Buren returns shortly with a newly contrite attitude, having come around to his library’s merits and read up on Toth’s prior designs in Hungary.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Yet, people have a new, more favorable attitude toward his presidency in retrospect, certainly compared to the current occupant of the White House.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Slouching, rounding your shoulders, or a forward head posture—when your head juts forward and is out of alignment with your spine—can stress back muscles, including your lat muscles.7 This misalignment causes the muscle to become fatigued, inflamed, and tight over time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Only, while the boys stood in a standard, relaxed posture, Charlotte perfectly performed the footwork for ballet position three.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The resilience of the U.S. economy and the relative deceleration in inflation has allowed the Federal Reserve to assume a patient stance on monetary policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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After addressing a multitude of additional issues, such as his views on Covid-19, chronic diseases and autism, he was further questioned on his financial interests and shifting stances regarding public health.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The 2-minute video of his turtle encounter has gotten thousands of views, reactions and comments, including from some who marveled at the man’s calm demeanor.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Elsbeth’s look and demeanor — the vibrant red hair, the bold color-and-texture combinations, the abundance of totes — have already been very effective in her pursuit of murderers.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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