body language

Definition of body languagenext
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 Their body language is so much more relaxed, more with the music and the beat. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Which is what makes the body language of the past two weeks, as USC’s season feels on the brink, particularly concerning. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The quarterback’s footwork and body language drew the ire of Titans fans in the first quarter on Sunday. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026 More importantly, by using these AI solutions, therapists can maintain eye contact with their patients, observe their body language and remain fully present, all of which can help strengthen patient trust. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for body language
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Noun
  • All of it is designed to feel like your own personal New England retreat, without the total do-it-yourself attitude of an Airbnb or unnecessary hand-holding of a hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Keeho lands somewhere hopeful, with his mindset shaping the attitude the group carries into BLOW UP, in part thanks to seeing Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum that week.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • On the one hand, this shows just how strongly officers accept the principle of civilian control—a posture reinforced precisely because Hegseth has proved willing to punish even unsupported allegations of military insubordination.
    — Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Qigong is a mind-body practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that uses slow movements, postures and breathwork to improve the flow of energy through the body, mind and spirit.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Beijing views Wong as an anti-China figure supporting Hong Kong independence, a stance that crosses its red line.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Interviews are also an opportunity for candidates to evaluate their stance on AI against a company's expectations for the role.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • These scenes are quite moving and well-played by Apa, who not only convinces us with that famous voice of Stewart’s but also his demeanor on screen and off.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Tao is slim, wears his dark hair boyishly grown out, and has a gentle and calm demeanor.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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