1
: style of expression : phraseology
2
: the act, method, or result of grouping notes into musical phrases
Examples of phrasing in a Sentence
The phrasing of the instructions was confusing.
a singer known for her elegant phrasing
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Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Instead of guessing which messaging resonates, Octave helps companies discover the phrasing that fits their specific customers, not just market trends.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Monaco will humbly admit that his band is skilled, seasoned and well-studied on the music of Billy Joel and capturing the unique phrasing and pace of his live shows.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Trump critics grapple with phrasing to cement opposition Democrats have scrambled for a winning message since losing the White House and control of both chambers of Congress to Trump and his fellow Republicans in November.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Instead of guessing which messaging resonates, Octave helps companies discover the phrasing that fits their specific customers, not just market trends.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Monaco will humbly admit that his band is skilled, seasoned and well-studied on the music of Billy Joel and capturing the unique phrasing and pace of his live shows.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Trump critics grapple with phrasing to cement opposition Democrats have scrambled for a winning message since losing the White House and control of both chambers of Congress to Trump and his fellow Republicans in November.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phrasing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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