locutions

plural of locution
as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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Noun
  • The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • By bringing other modes of indoor precision cooking outdoors.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • In a video published on Monday, the New York Times Wirecutter team compared eight famous hot dog styles from around the country.
    Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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“Locutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locutions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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