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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Unlikely phrasing and an email sender address that isn’t Apple.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
His conversational phrasing and relaxed productions could easily fit in the current country landscape, nestled stylistically between Jelly Roll and Zach Brown.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
His clean vocals often resembled Steven Wilson's, only leaning more into modern pop/R&B phrasing.
—Cal Roach, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Lee suggests that minor adjustments to your phrasing can make a significant impact on how you’re perceived.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Unlikely phrasing and an email sender address that isn’t Apple.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
His conversational phrasing and relaxed productions could easily fit in the current country landscape, nestled stylistically between Jelly Roll and Zach Brown.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
His clean vocals often resembled Steven Wilson's, only leaning more into modern pop/R&B phrasing.
—Cal Roach, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Republicans claim censorship of conservative voices.—
Aron Solomon
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Noun
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From his advanced diction to his technical precision, the Bruiser Wolf experience permeates his new album Potluck.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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Manufacturing costs for clean formulations typically run 20-40 percent higher than conventional alternatives, pressuring unit economics.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Barring any specific language in the Wilkins contract, the Raiders will have an uphill battle to fight.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The money, which was used to found a range of initiatives including teacher training and English language programs, was suspended by the Trump administration on June 30 pending a review by the federal Office of Management and Budget.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Wide Array Of Prompting Tips A seasoned user of generative AI is bound to inevitably realize that the wording of their prompts can significantly impact how the AI responds.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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That lawsuit involved a dispute over the wording of the actions for which Trump was found liable in a civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll.—
Michael J. Socolow,
The Conversation,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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