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as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I recognized the writer's distinctive phraseology even before I saw the name
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
the unique phraseology of the suspect's answer stuck in my mind
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Recent Examples of phraseology
According to the outlet, the victim's mother ended up recognizing the letter's writing style and phraseology as that of Meher.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 May 2025
His quirky phraseology was unpredictable and did not keep normal hours.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
In journalistic phraseology, the nut graph sets up the premise or controversy or questions raised by a newspaper story.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The job descriptions are incorporating this gen-AI phraseology.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 May 2025
His quirky phraseology was unpredictable and did not keep normal hours.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
In journalistic phraseology, the nut graph sets up the premise or controversy or questions raised by a newspaper story.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The job descriptions are incorporating this gen-AI phraseology.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
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In a pink, chandeliered room in the Gilded Age mansion of a dead steel magnate, the past and present melded in a manner that was both unsettling and affirming.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The report concludes with a handful of recommendations aimed at addressing San Diego city finances in a more pragmatic manner.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded and recovering service members and veterans from around the world.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Your graceful style helps people open up, while clear boundaries stop you from overgiving to keep the peace.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are not lazy callbacks, but shared touchstones — part of a pop cultural language the film embedded into our collective consciousness, and that the show both celebrates and lovingly skewers.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Oakland City Council did not author the actual language of the parcel tax initiative, which will appear as Measure E on the June ballot and is expected to generate $34 million annually.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The device also has an air duster mode.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Our current favorite is the Asus ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV, an Editors' Choice winner, with a 32-inch 6K screen, HDR support, and two Mac-specific color preset modes—and a lower price than the Studio Display.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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That is also reflected in the latest analysis of the bill by senate staff, which includes possible new wording focusing only on the assessment and not on establishing a new policy to bring back grizzlies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But some hair serums feature specialized formulations that specifically target different hair types.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, healthcare providers sometimes prescribe specific formulations or higher doses when treating significant anemia.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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