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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2
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
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Did my mom teach me manners that no longer exist?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026 -
That kind of no-reply email must surely be bad manners, or worse.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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This is songwriting whose strength arises, partially, from an ability to texturize all the modes of life — having and losing, looking and longing, comfort and disorientation — and the many moods those modes inspire.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The whole album is constantly in motion, and not only because three different song titles reference modes of transportation.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Final Jeopardy question, which fell under the world languages category, asked for the alphabetically first and last of South Africa's 12 official languages.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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When there is no war on, the shelter functions as a community center, complete with a Filipino church, a refugee health clinic, and retailers catering to customers in more than a dozen languages.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Body and skin care formulations are also available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hear a hundred different styles blasting from a hundred different porches, patios, driveways, alleys, frontyards, backyards, and sideyards.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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But its moves can easily be translated into different music styles, too.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Phraseologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseologies. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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