phraseologies

Definition of phraseologiesnext
plural of phraseology
1
as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words I recognized the writer's distinctive phraseology even before I saw the name

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as in dictions
the way in which something is put into words the unique phraseology of the suspect's answer stuck in my mind

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Noun
  • American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
    Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The aircraft transitioned cleanly between modes, a step developers see as critical for scaling eVTOLs beyond short hops.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The button activates seven different modes—white, red, and green—providing strong directional lighting.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While some of the social media videos posted by Africans are in English and French, many are in languages like Igbo, Swahili and Twi, to appeal directly to audiences in target countries.
    Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Dozens of rooms have wooden booths lined with foam for soundproofing, scripts written in multiple languages, lists of names and phone numbers, computer monitors and empty brackets for hard drives.
    Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Consider light palettes in tones of sage, soft blue, or butter yellow, and placing out chic umbrellas to create shade for your guests.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Minimalists typically limit pillows to a small, versatile selection that works year-round, focusing on high-quality materials and neutral tones.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Other estrogen supplements might include herbal remedies in their formulations.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Loose and oversized styles aren't going anywhere, don't worry.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
  • That playful approach is also evident in the 1990s trend of product advertisements by auteurist filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard and David Lynch, who brought their signature styles and atmospheres to commercials for shoes, video games, and more.
    Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Phraseologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseologies. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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