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
Simple body language was even more telling.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Also, remember that the avatar is reading your body language, eye contact, any kind of sighing or moaning.
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Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Let your curves tell it all and counteract the body language with a complete look of innocence.
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Joshua John Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2026
But body language can say a lot, says Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, chief medical officer of The Jed Foundation.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for body language
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Also, remember that the avatar is reading your body language, eye contact, any kind of sighing or moaning.
—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Let your curves tell it all and counteract the body language with a complete look of innocence.
—
Joshua John Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2026
But body language can say a lot, says Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, chief medical officer of The Jed Foundation.
—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for body language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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That proactive posture is worth a fortune.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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But the governor's office said the lower rate didn't change his stance.
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Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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