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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading it aloud can help highlight any awkward phrasing or areas that lack impact.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The delicate phrasing and tone of MIYAVI’s guitar parts, and each of his performances, stands out with an even greater sense of presence, arranged with pinpoint accuracy.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.
—Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Though her phrasing may have been harsh, the underlying message resonates—celebrity endorsements often fail to sway voters and typically backfire.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading it aloud can help highlight any awkward phrasing or areas that lack impact.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The delicate phrasing and tone of MIYAVI’s guitar parts, and each of his performances, stands out with an even greater sense of presence, arranged with pinpoint accuracy.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.
—Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
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Here again, Shugart shadowboxes with my diction rather than my analysis.—
Thomas Shugart,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Dec. 2021
Noun
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The model will be trained on large data sets of formulations and components for cosmetics.—
Britney Nguyen,
Quartz,
18 Jan. 2025
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The formulation also contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, which promises Botox-life effects for smoothing expression lines around the forehead, eyes, and mouth.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Part of the reason behind that was to control for differences between morphologically rich languages, where a single word may correspond to multiple words in morphologically simple languages.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some 240 people work there in various tech startups, AI incubators and food science labs, conducting research and business in at least 14 languages.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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That decision sparked frustration from the Premier League and EFL that Leicester had been able to avoid sanctions over the question of jurisdiction due to the wording of the regulations.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Both films use tomes of ancient lore to communicate this mythology, but the wording each movie uses is different.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Anticipate Challenges And Prepare For Them Common hurdles include gathering documentation, meeting tight deadlines and articulating your achievements clearly.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The New York State Legislature screening with Rehabilitation Through the Arts highlights the central message of the film about the potential of rehabilitation and artistic expression as tools for change inside the prison system.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Jan. 2025
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The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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