Synonyms of phrase

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noun

ˈfrāz 

as in idiom

a sequence of words having a specific meaning

kids drawing literal representations of the phrase "to rain cats and dogs"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• idiom
• expression
• slogan
• term
• motto
• figure of speech
• epithet
• cliché
• locution
• colloquialism
• expletive
• euphemism
• name
• neologism
• watchword
• shibboleth
• byword
• modernism
• cry
• vulgarism
• provincialism

phrase

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verb

as in to say

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• word
• express
• articulate
• put
• state
• describe
• formulate
• couch
• clothe
• translate
• imply
• paraphrase
• summarize
• hint
• craft
• speak
• suggest
• tell
• restate
• utter
• disclose
• rephrase
• frame
• communicate
• reword
• intimate
• talk
• verbalize
• insinuate
• render
• vocalize
• write up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of phrase

Noun

Indeed, he is widely credited with coining the phrase, having first used it in a 1971 article about ? — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the special logo for the themed night was a design by New Zealand artist Alana Tsui inspired by deconstructed sneaker parts and created with her signature line work, with empowering words and phrases woven in. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

And although Rolapp doesn’t like phrasing it this way, that means plenty of current tour events and sponsors would essentially be bumped to Track 2. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 3 June 2026