sign language

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Recent Examples of sign language Butler’s program, which launches this fall, comes amid changes to sign language programs at Indiana colleges. Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026 In season three of Bluey, we were introduced to cavapoo, Dougie, who is deaf and communicates with Australian sign language (Auslan). Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026 Who is the sign language interpreter at the Super Bowl? Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026 The systems are among a number of other things the theater offers to help make performances more accessible, including shows with sign language interpretation, Spanish subtitles and sensory-friendly performances, Collins said. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
Noun
  • This means that the contributor’s original facial expressions, emotions, eye movements, and body language remain faithful to the original interview.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There are analytics to track it all, of course, but body language even plays a part.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For a wave of young jewelry brands that built their businesses on the promise of high-quality pieces without the high jewelry price tag, that’s a problem.
    Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The settings feature 12 different temperatures backed by infared technology to fit any styling mood (the lower temperatures are great for creating waves without completely frying off your hair).
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • New beginnings are possible under today’s energetic New Moon in your sign.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days as the war showed no signs of abating.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These signals are public, so anyone with a relatively cheap receiver and a little bit of know-how can decode the signals to display a plane’s locations digitally.
    Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Aunt Fely, with her compliments and her contrived umbrage at the theatricality of my sartorial gesture, was only a minute away.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Whether in a comedy, with slapstick archetypes, or in a serious Shakespearean tragedy, communicating subtle threats through unique gestures, gait, and facial expressions, or in a modern experimental piece, Dominic excels.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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