as in attitude
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Recent Examples of body language
Beyond the sideline body language, Cignetti’s particularly dry sense of humor in news conferences could be construed by some as dismissive.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Relationships and social skills are best fostered face-to-face by seeing and reacting to people’s expressions and body language.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
This graphic novel, which relies heavily on illustration, is ideal for reluctant readers and provides a realistic portrayal of how nonverbal individuals communicate through signs and body language.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Relationships and social skills are best fostered face-to-face by seeing and reacting to people’s expressions and body language.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
This graphic novel, which relies heavily on illustration, is ideal for reluctant readers and provides a realistic portrayal of how nonverbal individuals communicate through signs and body language.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maintaining an upright posture, press the dumbbells overhead until your elbows are almost straight.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Four Freedoms were civic posture.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Warsh, who served at the central bank from 2006 to 2011, was openly critical of quantitative easing during and after the financial crisis, a stance that has bolstered his standing with investors wary of inflation and fiscal dominance.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fourth-generation Conti GT’s clean lines and athletic stance remain the same, but it’s been dressed up a bit.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But in the castle, the table agrees that her voting against Porsha right at the jump was suspicious, as is her out-of-character, laid-back demeanor.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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There was always a caustic quality to Minna and Flic’s demeanor, but true cruelty seeps into their interactions in a way that’s ultimately heartbreaking.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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