1
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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as in statement
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterance
Here’s the latest installment of the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz, this time with excerpts and utterances from July 27 to Aug. 2.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The script, written by the director and Kantor, drops hints with ominous utterances from many characters.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 July 2025
On the other hand, the 73-year-old Belichick’s gruff persona, with his monosyllabic utterances at news conferences, has become the stuff of legend.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
But even for him, this on-camera utterance of the f-word was new.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The script, written by the director and Kantor, drops hints with ominous utterances from many characters.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 July 2025
On the other hand, the 73-year-old Belichick’s gruff persona, with his monosyllabic utterances at news conferences, has become the stuff of legend.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
But even for him, this on-camera utterance of the f-word was new.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To verify the details of their story, Eldeib examined thousands of pages of medical records, billing statements, state agency reports and insurance documents.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects not just public speech and expression against government retaliation but also the public's ability to access information without government censorship.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Iniki is the Hawaiian word for sharp and piercing wind.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the industry evolves, brands that combine innovative formulations, compelling storytelling, and diverse retail strategies are positioned to capture disproportionate market share in this expanding category.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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