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
Missing out on a person’s body language too, meant not being able to read the entirety of a situation.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Practice confident body language and presence; Fortune has highlighted the power of a genuine smile and positive nonverbal signals to differentiate in close calls.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Imitating the speech or body language of others during a conversation is another form of masking, along with forcing eye contact or facial expressions, which may feel unnatural.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Practice confident body language and presence; Fortune has highlighted the power of a genuine smile and positive nonverbal signals to differentiate in close calls.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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Another source explained how Andrew and Anne differ in their attitudes as royals.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Levshunov’s attitude should help.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How Poor Posture Affects Health Poor posture can lead to a wide range of health issues.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, fans who recently caught wind of Ayesha’s stance, went off on the multifaceted businesswoman across several Instagram posts.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The move was meant to be a proactive stance at managing potential cost of goods pressure.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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His cheerful demeanor has returned, and the family is adjusting to life with EpiPens tucked in every bag.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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