locutions

noun

plural of locution
as in manners
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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  1. manners
  2. modes
  3. tones
  4. styles
Noun
  • Sharing a row with two strangers on a plane can really test your manners.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • These rules span what Americans would sort into law, ethics, manners and worship, as law professor and an authority on Islamic law Asifa Quraishi-Landes has explained.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Three selectable riding modes allow riders to limit speed to approximately 30, 42, or 56 mph.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Consequently, when convenience comes at a premium, an increasing number of travelers are weighing costs and opting for more economical transport modes.
    — , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • Crockery, rendered in a range of earthy tones, was crafted by potters whom guests can join for classes.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Concealer lips mute the natural color of the mouth with concealer or neutral shades, while the anti-blush look swaps rosy cheeks for muted beige, taupe and brown-pink tones.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • In a society that tends to measure success in terms of products becoming bigger and better each year, Picasso’s series of distinct and sometimes startlingly different styles remains the model of appropriate artistic development.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • These two teams also play completely different styles of game.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of styles
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