as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"

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Recent Examples of locution Confucius says—an old-fashioned locution, perhaps, but appropriate here—never to take interest in feats of strength. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 That archly strangled locution, the ceaseless scorn: the vendor’s voice nags at the former Dean Street boy. Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023 That mysterious locution and the lack of additional details raised the possibility that something more than the sniffles might be ailing the Boss. Stuart Munro, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023 In diplomatic memorandums, officials avoided the term military base; the preferred locution was joint communications facility. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 On this night, Dylan made every word count, and sang with a blues master’s locution. Greg Kot, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019 Consider common appeals to allyship and altruism; such locutions convey a sort of optional quality, a moralistic tone, and unreliable trendiness. Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2019
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Noun
  • This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Shifting into service mode—anchored in emotion, not ego—gets me back to center fast.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From red carpets to boxing rings, fashion shows to live concerts, stars filled every corner of the spotlight with style, power, and presence.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Locution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locution. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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