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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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Reheating a meme Now the phrasing has gotten even more constrictive, and is thus spreading even more quickly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
His tone, phrasing, and natural charisma made an immediate impact, prompting Bublé to make an impassioned pitch.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
The new set of instructions removed or changed some of the most controversial phrasing from previous versions.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Master your pacing, eliminate weak phrasing, and develop vocal presence that demands attention.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Reheating a meme Now the phrasing has gotten even more constrictive, and is thus spreading even more quickly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
His tone, phrasing, and natural charisma made an immediate impact, prompting Bublé to make an impassioned pitch.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
The new set of instructions removed or changed some of the most controversial phrasing from previous versions.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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Over the past three years, Zelensky has fashioned for himself a leader-in-wartime look, with his scruffy facial hair and a gravelly voice.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, Andrews lent her voice to a character in Aquaman.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Viral TikTok shows the iPhone diction feature bug While Trump and the White House have been mum about the reported glitch, far-right commentators, including Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, have not.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Newer formulations have reduced the risk of side effects.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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This drugstore alternative gives its prestige beauty competitors a run for their money with its long-wearing formulation, which is also vegan and cruelty-free.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But, Offit said, Makary’s language has damaged public trust in health institutions, including the one he’s been picked to lead.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Not to be confused with the dual language program for English learners (EL), Ambroiggio said approximately 7,000 students whose first language is other than English are in a program to develop their English skills to a level with their peers.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Confusion had been caused by the wording of the post by the Premier League’s Match Centre account on X. While the incident with Maguire had clearly been checked, no reference was made to the apparent shirt pull by his fellow defender Matthijs de Ligt on Young.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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What makes this wording and report a bit strange is there have also been reports indicating that the Rams have already set Stafford's trade value at a first-round pick.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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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But for a man of few words in front of an audience, his music is ripe with satire and vulnerability, and his live performance is riddled with excessive performances of emotion, from his pained facial expressions, hand gestures and smooth dance moves.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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