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
Keeping your body language calm, look down or away from the dog.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Well Reason Small 'Evil' Dog Chases Van Delights Internet
Ultimately, owners should read their dog's overall body language to ask themselves why their pet is laying on their back.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Once the last out was made, of course, there was less need to worry about body language or emotions.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Well Reason Small 'Evil' Dog Chases Van Delights Internet
Ultimately, owners should read their dog's overall body language to ask themselves why their pet is laying on their back.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Once the last out was made, of course, there was less need to worry about body language or emotions.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Negotiated with collaborators whose words promised partnership while their posture hinted at problems.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Address pelvic floor tension by varying your movements throughout the day and watching your posture.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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John Thys/Getty Images Speaking ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed the alliance's unified stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Currently, inflation in Russia sits at nearly 10% and the central bank’s hawkish stance has interest rates up to 20% in June.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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