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as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I recognized the writer's distinctive phraseology even before I saw the name
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
the unique phraseology of the suspect's answer stuck in my mind
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Recent Examples of phraseology
As a first-act finale, the song — incorporating some twists on Douglass’s phraseology — is a kind of motivational summation of the experiences of the young Douglass, after escaping slavery and making an extraordinary ascent to ever-greater influence.
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Peter Marks, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
It’s all cloaked in the phraseology of being true to the faith.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
To commission a gravestone in proper Roman style, with good syntax and phraseology, was proof that her family had ‘made it’ in Londinium.
—Rachel Ashcroft, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022
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Peter Marks, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
It’s all cloaked in the phraseology of being true to the faith.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
To commission a gravestone in proper Roman style, with good syntax and phraseology, was proof that her family had ‘made it’ in Londinium.
—Rachel Ashcroft, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
Noun
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Whose diction stays this grand, this ornamented, when they’ve been stripped of everything, perhaps even their sanity?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
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The 6-foot-6 wing does it with a unique style and uncanny body control.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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According to Quartz, those incidents included the airline removing a passenger for wearing a crop top and another wearing clothing with explicit language.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Frank’s book, translated into more than 70 languages with over 30 million copies sold so far, reads like a nonfiction play at times.—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Peter's new mode of transportation is swift enough to get him to school in time but a mugging on the ground below forces Spider-Man to save the day.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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There are three power modes to choose from, including the max mode which can run for 20 minutes to deeply clean surfaces and pick up bigger food spills, and the mid mode which can pick up everyday traces of dust, paper, and pet hair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The beauty of his presentations stems from the combination of the designs with the wording chosen, with a constant flow of puns and double-entendres in the French that often defy easy translation.—
Alex Wynne,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
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But even in states with those exceptions, the legal wording used to craft the legislation is often confusing to health care providers.—
Almut Winterstein,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the formulation packs green tea extract for soothing and antioxidant-rich rosehip oil for skin brightening.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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Like most of Tower 28's roster, this lightweight concealer's formulation abides by the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance guidelines, including being free of fragrances and alcohol.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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