as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help
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Recent Examples of mien
Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
But that's just the beginning of the modern-day princess mien.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
But that's just the beginning of the modern-day princess mien.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mien
Noun
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Next comes a look at all the various teams spun off from the Avengers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kershaw’s competitive spirit reaches entirely new levels of intensity as his demeanor is fueled by a disdain for losing.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Zebrowski also noted Daniels’ demeanor after a bad play has improved.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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One of the fundamental factors influencing the sustainability of this withdrawal rate is the manner in which retirement funds are invested.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Foundations Over the course of a renowned 50-year career, evidenced by some 300 custom-house designs, the Los Angeles architect Richard Neutra evolved an exhaustive manner of interviewing clients, even by today’s standards.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There are 64 players who have had at least 30 plate appearances against Kershaw in the regular season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sasaki will make another appearance out of the bullpen on Sunday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Mien.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mien. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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