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
Distinguished by different hairdos and contrasting body language, Douglas, who can will himself to appear sedate, and James, who’s in a continual manic spiral, have more in common than either would care to admit.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
His body language represented that of many within the Warriors’ organization — the look of a proud man showing up to work after getting an emotional punch to the gut.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Avoid walking after the sun sets and temperatures drop, and pay attention to your dog’s body language.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Roberts, who said Peterson’s game might be best compared to the late NBA great Kobe Bryant, on Friday praised Peterson’s body language.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
His body language represented that of many within the Warriors’ organization — the look of a proud man showing up to work after getting an emotional punch to the gut.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Avoid walking after the sun sets and temperatures drop, and pay attention to your dog’s body language.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Roberts, who said Peterson’s game might be best compared to the late NBA great Kobe Bryant, on Friday praised Peterson’s body language.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The contrast between the dark shoes and the light denim creates a figure-lengthening balance that’s ideal for those who love basics with a street style star’s attitude.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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That same human centric values-first posture guides how Ingka evaluates partners.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The central bank faces shifting dynamics this year, with a rotating cast of regional presidents that seems titled toward a more aggressive posture on fighting inflation and a chair-designate, Kevin Warsh, who is likely to push for lower rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The move is meant to symbolize a shift away from the era’s repressive stance, though some critics argue the site should be preserved as a memory space for victims rather than repurposed commercially.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded with a more aggressive stance toward drug cartels than her predecessor, that has included sending dozens of drug trafficking prisoners to the United States for prosecution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Family members of the victims who attended the execution told The Associated Press they were unsettled by Simpson's demeanor in the death chamber.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ōkunoshima is home to over 1,000 rabbits, who roam the island freely, and are known for their unusually friendly demeanor.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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