Thesaurus results for BODY LANGUAGE

body language

noun

Definition of body language

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 The Spurs’ body language changed. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Simple body language was even more telling. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 June 2026 Also, remember that the avatar is reading your body language, eye contact, any kind of sighing or moaning. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026 Let your curves tell it all and counteract the body language with a complete look of innocence. — Joshua John Miller, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for body language

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Noun

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Wilder’s work has since faced criticism for depicting some ghastly attitudes toward Native Americans.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of attitude

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Johnson County commissioners took a hard stance in May, saying data centers weren’t welcome after hearing from worried constituents.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Mamdani, himself an alumnus of a specialized high school, Bronx Science, opposed the single-test admissions system in the past, but changed his stance while running for mayor.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of stance

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With his bushy beard and a grumpy demeanor that belies a tender-hearted soul, Neill was destined to play a role like Hector.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

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