Thesaurus results for LOCUTION

locution

noun

lō-ˈkyü-shən

Definition of locution

as in manner

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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Recent Examples of locution Confucius says—an old-fashioned locution, perhaps, but appropriate here—never to take interest in feats of strength. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 That mysterious locution and the lack of additional details raised the possibility that something more than the sniffles might be ailing the Boss. — Stuart Munro, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023 In diplomatic memorandums, officials avoided the term military base; the preferred locution was joint communications facility. — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a retro Texan by birth and locution. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Consider common appeals to allyship and altruism; such locutions convey a sort of optional quality, a moralistic tone, and unreliable trendiness. — Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locution

Noun

The United States should thus push everyone to reinterpret the benefit-sharing provisions in a more generous manner.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
That are, again, all spoken at the same time, in a manner that could grate the nerves coming from the hands of any other filmmaker, but Herzog is entirely sincere and irony-free in his handling.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of manner

Noun

Overheating or air bubbles cause the mechanism to enter limp mode, circulating fluid without cooling it.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
In duplication or mirror mode, the machine prints up to four identical parts simultaneously, effectively quadrupling batch output without needing to ramp up raw print speed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of mode

Noun

Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026