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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
Her makeup included bold brows, a smoky eye and a soft, clean visage.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Their visages call upon present and future generations to collectively imagine not only the horrors of the slave trade, but also the power of individual dignity and collective resistance.
—Kate McMahon, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
The ancient Greeks often decorated their bronze cauldrons, used to honor the gods, with the head of a griffin, whose visage is that of an eagle but whose body is that of a lion.
—Graham Bowley, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The actor whose visage has, twice, had to convey the entire weight of the Holocaust looks almost unrecognizable on the tiny screen.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Their visages call upon present and future generations to collectively imagine not only the horrors of the slave trade, but also the power of individual dignity and collective resistance.
—Kate McMahon, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025
The ancient Greeks often decorated their bronze cauldrons, used to honor the gods, with the head of a griffin, whose visage is that of an eagle but whose body is that of a lion.
—Graham Bowley, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
The actor whose visage has, twice, had to convey the entire weight of the Holocaust looks almost unrecognizable on the tiny screen.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.—
Laura Ratliff,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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What is to be gained by rubbing our faces in brutality like this?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The club was candid — perhaps to a fault — regarding its extensive efforts to trade the face of the franchise, hoping to clear up payroll and roster space.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead, her countenance is ambiguous — stern, perhaps capable of cruelty, but not without a hint of kindness, as viewers have told him.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Peck and Mount stand wearing bemused grins, while Gooding displays a mysterious countenance and stylish new hairdo while casually seated.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Snow will play Mandy Matney, a journalist with a sunny smile and a suspicious view of the world.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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March Madness brings big smiles to some while tears for others.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Others, however, rushed to the actor’s defense, pointing out that perhaps Leslie didn’t care—as evidenced by her ear-to-ear grin.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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His eyes strayed to the gallery and suddenly a whimsical grin creased his face.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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