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 Advertisement Given the sometimes violent border clashes between China and India in recent years, observers will also be watching Xi’s and Modi’s body language closely. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 In one exercise, the no-touch obstacle course helps police officers practice self-awareness using body language to guide a horse. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Topics ranged from Christianity to body language to self-help to conspiracy theories. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But Ohtani’s swings and body language Wednesday signaled that something was clearly wrong, affecting Ohtani’s play. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for body language

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Noun

Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Expand The never-say-die attitude of the White Sox was on full display against the Guardians.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
The panel’s order is not a final denial of the appeal, but does hint at the court’s posture towards the appeal.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of posture

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European countries have hardened their stance against Chinese imports over fears that an influx of goods like solar panels and EVs could hollow out the bloc’s industries.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The incident could further inflame tensions between the Koreas, which have no working military hotlines or other emergency communications channels as North Korea hardens its stance toward Seoul while expanding its military nuclear program.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stance

Noun

Were tactical arrangements sufficient without symbolic signaling, police training would not need to be so heady, their demeanor so heavy.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
First Deputy Superintendent Antoinette Ursitti possesses the knowledge, skills, ability, demeanor and experience to thrive in the top position.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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