visage

Definition of visagenext
1
as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling an old man with a noticeably happy visage

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as in face
the front part of the head visitors to the mountain range had long noted that the natural rock formation bore a striking resemblance to the visage of a man

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Recent Examples of visage The plane was a memory, a ruin, but its swooping, humped nose was still striking—a visage that signaled the freedom of movement in the Jet Age. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 The former talk show host wowed fans with her new visage at the 2026 Tony Awards. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 Both the actor and the automaker’s models presented a powerful and dashing visage that defined the glamor of the age, and Hollywood’s glitterati were enamored with each. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for visage
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Noun
  • Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
    Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.
    Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Mickey Guyton flashes a smile at the SiriusXM Studios on June 29 in New York City.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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