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
Otherwise, the Harlem native has primarily communicated with his family, friends and many outspoken supporters through body language.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Fuentes’ body language and slumped shoulders were indicative of someone who felt defeated and worn down.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The best owners can do is stay alert to their cat's body language and behavior.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Fuentes’ body language and slumped shoulders were indicative of someone who felt defeated and worn down.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The best owners can do is stay alert to their cat's body language and behavior.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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That sense of awe can improve our well-being, contribute to a more positive attitude, and boost curiosity.—
Anthony Fredericks,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Despite its autonomous posture, Varda is not actually anti-human spaceflight.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Remaining neutral might be seen as a stance in itself.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Most analysts on Wall Street have joined the analyst in taking a bullish stance on the name, as 56 out of 62 analysts in all have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG data.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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