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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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as in statement
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterance
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
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Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
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Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Jefferson Lewis, 47, was arrested Thursday for the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl now known as Kumanjayi Little Baby, a pseudonym given by her family as a cultural measure among their Indigenous Warlpiri people to avoid the utterance of a deceased person’s name during a mourning period.
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Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
What makes the trailer magical is the script, in which every utterance sounds more AI generated than the last.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23.
—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Jefferson Lewis, 47, was arrested Thursday for the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl now known as Kumanjayi Little Baby, a pseudonym given by her family as a cultural measure among their Indigenous Warlpiri people to avoid the utterance of a deceased person’s name during a mourning period.
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Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
What makes the trailer magical is the script, in which every utterance sounds more AI generated than the last.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
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May’s exit is a loss for college basketball, and his statement is felt, and shared, by nearly all of those remain in it.
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Ahead of Monday's game, the Dutch Football Association confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that Gakpo would continue playing in the tournament.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
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When word spread that Swift attended Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's 2023 wedding on the New Jersey shore, hundreds of fans and photographers descended on the quiet beach community.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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In fact, the material represents a tenfold improvement in carbon performance compared to the company’s first-generation formulation.
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Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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