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
  • An agent with read-only access is a search engine with better manners.
    — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • At best, the boat strikes are forcing traffickers to search for alternative routes and modes of delivery.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Pure Mini is a compact and fast IPL with two treatment modes and a precision head for targeting small areas such as fingers and toes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • The beaches shimmer in charcoal tones, while sunburnt locals and tourists alike sip espresso beneath striped umbrellas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dark finishes were swapped with pastel tones, blue accents and golden colors, and mirrors were added to play off the natural light.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • The first presents 15 new and special frames, followed by a main gallery holding 84 styles and a private salon for appointments, custom work and one-of-one creations.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • With his job potentially at stake, Greg Vanney must quickly blend diverse personalities, languages and playing styles over the final 10 games of the regular season.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of styles
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