as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help
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Recent Examples of mien
Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
But that's just the beginning of the modern-day princess mien.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
But that's just the beginning of the modern-day princess mien.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Dylan’s hamburger waiter mien can be attributed to his lack of connection to something greater than himself.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 25 Feb. 2025
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
—Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mien
Noun
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The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Your posture, and the way his demeanor and stare changes in an instant.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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By steadily building a following over the years, Karsten Runquist, a 27-year-old aspiring director with an affable and unassuming demeanor, has become, by some measures, one of today’s most prominent movie reviewers.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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Though oversized, relaxed fits brought a streetwear edge to the scene, the presence of bootcut and flare silhouettes hinted at a slow shift back toward slimmer lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the shorts, the mother’s spirit is a presence.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Longtime prejudices have meant that Latin artists have been regarded with suspicion, doubt, and even outrage throughout music history, but these attitudes have twisted into something far more intense and sinister as a result of the current administration.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Schottenheimer addressed the bizarre injury loss with a surprisingly positive attitude.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ability to manage growth in a manner that reflects the reasons people find Matthews attractive, create a budget that is thorough and efficient, ability to work with citizens and town leaders to maintain Matthews’ sense of self.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year, and in late September, made a rare virtual appearance at a Dawson's Creek reunion charity in benefit of F Cancer in honor of Van Der Beek.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Mien.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mien. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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