as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help
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Recent Examples of mien
Unlike Rhoades, a vituperative colossus, however, Williams brings a steely determination and a Joe Friday, just-the-facts mien to his lawyering in the court of public opinion.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
His nasal Midwestern cadence, earnest mien, and silver pompadour were as recognizable as Alfred Hitchcock’s voice, chins, and silhouette.
—Barry Blitt, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
His nasal Midwestern cadence, earnest mien, and silver pompadour were as recognizable as Alfred Hitchcock’s voice, chins, and silhouette.
—Barry Blitt, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mien
Noun
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The pack-leader in the Limited or Anthology Series category this year was The Penguin, which scored an impressive 24 nominations, including looks for Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Deirdre O’Connell.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Always remember that the right sofa will blend both comfort and looks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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El-Sayed's presence in the race also increases the likelihood that AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel political action committee, will pump millions into the primary to support one of his opponents.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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What began as a late-night wing delivery idea in 1995 has evolved into a significant presence in Texas casual dining.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Tether, the other juggernaut of the crypto-native stablecoin world, has been diversifying investments and operations in a significant manner.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Southerners are notorious for being bad at saying goodbye, thanks to our dedication to manners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Between her performance, an aerialist’s acrobatics, and courtside appearances from stars like Leslie Jones, Dawn Staley, Bam Adebayo, and Robin Roberts, All-Star Weekend doubled as a celebration of sports and entertainment.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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In an appearance on the Paramount+ series The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Ashton revealed a terrifying and emotional moment when the brothers were kids.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Mien.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mien. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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