body languages

Definition of body languagesnext
plural of body language
as in attitudes
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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Noun
  • It is meant to shape attitudes, behavior and public conduct.
    Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The answer, Sanchez told me, depends less on what the landscape can support and more on what Americans’ attitudes will.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common?
    Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From those images, the app creates a digital avatar of the athlete and simulates how different postures affect airflow and drag, variables critical to speedskating success.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Wall Street analysts as a whole generally stood by their bullish stances on Robinhood, instead highlighting the company’s potential to expand future revenue.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Since Mamdani has proven flexible on several key policies, including some of his stances toward policing, his experience during these first few weeks in office may spur him to rethink his policies toward people living in public spaces year-round, as well.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
  • His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Body languages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20languages. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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