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
For jurors, who are listening to her testimony live and watching her body language, Ventura’s testimony could go either way.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
That said, body language is key to interpreting the cat's behavior correctly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Timberwolves jumped to a 14-point lead in the first quarter and settled into a 10-point lead at halftime with an even bigger edge in body language.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And, immediately, a tiny black kitten rushes the door, sticking its nose under to see what's on the other side, its body language in full play mode.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
That said, body language is key to interpreting the cat's behavior correctly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Timberwolves jumped to a 14-point lead in the first quarter and settled into a 10-point lead at halftime with an even bigger edge in body language.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And, immediately, a tiny black kitten rushes the door, sticking its nose under to see what's on the other side, its body language in full play mode.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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However, the need to keep secrets that confer a competitive advantage could affect decisions and attitudes about exactly how transparent AI should be.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Institutional history reflects Britain’s complex international attitudes.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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This proactive posture helps minimize impact and protect business continuity.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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With a proud posture and hands on her hips, the structure is a headturner.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
14 May 2025
Noun
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There’s fashion, there’s political stances, there’s team chemistry, there’s parenting.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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The footage had a date banner reading March 27, but its release Sunday perhaps signals Moscow’s unchanged stance ahead of any future talks.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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And while the score may indicate the Panthers dominated, the analytics and coach Paul Maurice’s postgame demeanor said otherwise.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But despite her charming demeanor, the sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a place to call her own, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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