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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 small robots wobble through the parks with lifelike movements, reacting to guests and showing emotion through body language rather than speech.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
As the round progressed, DeChambeau’s body language went from purposeful to puzzled to downright peeved, which is something of a typical descent for DeChambeau.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Patience tends to be a virtue with Fukada’s cinema, and it’s certainly required upfront, as the film takes its time in unraveling key connections between characters, while the nature of certain relationships must be surmised through cues of expression and body language.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
As the round progressed, DeChambeau’s body language went from purposeful to puzzled to downright peeved, which is something of a typical descent for DeChambeau.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
Patience tends to be a virtue with Fukada’s cinema, and it’s certainly required upfront, as the film takes its time in unraveling key connections between characters, while the nature of certain relationships must be surmised through cues of expression and body language.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Changing positions regularly, alternating tasks and taking short breaks every 20 to 30 minutes helps reduce cumulative strain before fatigue begins affecting posture and technique.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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That fear is central to Poland’s security posture.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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And as other hosts adopted a similar stance, more of midnight-TV viewership developed in the same way.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The visit is framed as a response to Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who has shifted China’s old adversary away from its strict pacifist stance and adopted a more assertive geopolitical posture.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Knight faced an avalanche of shots last season — 1,583, the fourth-most in the NHL — and handled the flurry without a change in his calm demeanor.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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With her gentle demeanor, Suzette is sure to bring warmth and joy to any loving home.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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