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as in repetition
the use of too many words to express an idea
teachers loathe the verbiage that students resort to in order to pad a paper
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as in rhetoric
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the pretentious verbiage that one finds in the reviews of self-important art critics
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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
as per the standard verbiage of military reports, the assault was launched at "0700 hours"
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Recent Examples of verbiage
The verbiage is full of great wordplay and wit, just like a Larry Hart song.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The post includes a carousel of what looks to be the artwork of various covers, with verbiage that reads that the music is being presented by him and Tim Burton.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
The tabloid media, on the other hand, is not so precise in its verbiage.
—Emma Sandler, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The 42-year-old coach always maintained the same verbiage amid questions about his coaching future.
—Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The post includes a carousel of what looks to be the artwork of various covers, with verbiage that reads that the music is being presented by him and Tim Burton.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
The tabloid media, on the other hand, is not so precise in its verbiage.
—Emma Sandler, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The 42-year-old coach always maintained the same verbiage amid questions about his coaching future.
—Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbiage
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Cornyn largely has stayed in Washington, mixing official Senate work with Texas campaign moments, such as a recent tour on the border, betting that repetition on TV can blunt grassroots skepticism and carry him into a runoff.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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That rhetoric has been replaced by a basic long-leash Republicanism — a shift that may be unsurprising with a dealmaker in the Oval Office, but has disappointed progressives and hardcore populists and sent legal sherpas scrambling to freshen their advice.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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My approach combines conservative principles with practical solutions, delivering measurable results—not rhetoric.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Despite speaking different languages, Toro Sepulveda and Henry became close friends, both said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new program at Butler is one of just five Deaf education programs in the country with a focus on spoken language, according to the program’s website.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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On their website, the three yellow stripes are prominently featured on the website under the Black Lives Matter wordage, and used on their social media accounts.—
Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria,
USA TODAY,
29 Mar. 2023
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Reached by the Union-Tribune Wednesday morning, Lindsey differed with McGillis’ wordage.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2023
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For writers like me—less stylistically steady, less given to a consistency of diction and syntax—there’s still a through-line.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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This mindset shift isn’t just a matter of wording.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But, according to an audit conducted by the school district office of Chief Auditor Dave Rhodes, the wording of the 2022 referendum failed to specify which non-teaching staff would see the benefits.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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This working prompt injection came only after much trial and error, explaining the verbosity and the detail in it.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The truth is, there is rarely a Merritt Wever or an Adrien Brody in awards speeches—extreme cases of brevity or verbosity that stun both those in the room and at home.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded in Norway by Gine Margrethe, Bob Beauté is a minimalist beauty brand grounded in high quality, multifunctional formulations.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Midlife women should speak with their doctors about their personal risk when taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since certain formulations can increase clotting risk.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Verbiage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbiage. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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