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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
Throughout his remarkable career, Chamberlain captivated audiences with his easy-on-the-eyes visage, commanding presence, and zest for life and all of its adventures.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
Reeves gives life to John Constantine, a chain-smoking cynic with the ability to perceive the true visage of half-angels and half-demons.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
The modernist visage embraces the everywoman who just wants to get into bed and nap—talk about art imitating life.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Her makeup included a serene visage with smokey eyes and a glossy lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
Reeves gives life to John Constantine, a chain-smoking cynic with the ability to perceive the true visage of half-angels and half-demons.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
The modernist visage embraces the everywoman who just wants to get into bed and nap—talk about art imitating life.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Her makeup included a serene visage with smokey eyes and a glossy lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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The signs and costumes were the real show, ranging from clever wordplay and depictions of President Donald Trump as a dictator, to profane expressions calling for an end to ICE raids that had been conducted in the city for about a week prior.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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And with more federal enforcement high alert across the nation, the likelihood of stiffer charges awaits those who cross the line from free expression to violence, theft, and civil disorder.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Appleton was found dead in his truck with a gunshot to the side of his head and face.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Bono is one of the most immediately recognizable rock stars on the planet, thanks to his signature look, which has included shades for decades, but he’s known almost entirely for his musical endeavors with his groupmates in U2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Host Cynthia Erivo was perhaps my favorite look of the evening: a Schiaparelli ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
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My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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The stories sit like figures in a painting by Alice Neel, if all the camaraderie in Neel’s work were drained out: staring straight ahead, some steely, some yearning, countenances slightly askew, drawn with thick streaks of candor, elbows jutting sideways.—
Audrey Wollen,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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To the woman as warm as her smile, as bold as her verses, and as sharp as her wit: Happy birthday, Ms. Giovanni.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Fans couldn't get enough of Ray's performance in Smile 2 (2024), where his smirking close-ups were near-identical to Jack's iconic grins in The Shining (1980).—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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Amid the bittersweet blue pyro of Goodison’s farewell, Sorensen wore a mischievous grin.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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