phraseologies

noun

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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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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  1. manners
  2. dictions
  3. modes
  4. languages
  5. tones
  6. formulations
  7. styles
Noun
  • Earlier in the week, after France’s bruising win over Paraguay, a Paraguayan senator launched into a series of vile and racist attacks against Mbappé, questioning his intelligence, his manners, and even his Frenchness.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Since taking the reins, Warsh has pledged to revamp the Fed’s operations in a variety of manners.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of manners
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
Definition of dictions
Noun
  • In sportier modes, each wheel can counteract handling forces with up to 2,250 pounds of resisting force.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Variable light settings There are some light-up shoes with adjustable light settings, and rechargeable shoes provide different light modes, including flashing, static and various colors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • Handwritten messages in Thai and other languages, including Korean, were left alongside white flowers, expressing condolences to the victims.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Despite heat waves, severe weather, massive crowds and potentially unfamiliar cultures or languages, Fan Fest’s volunteers and ConnectKC26’s bus drivers are continuously praised across related posts.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of languages
Noun
  • Color, particularly the vivid hues of local birds and flowers as well as the more muted tones of sand and rock, was as important to her as material, with layering also playing a part in both her sculptures and her works on paper.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
  • Inside the hotel, a soothing palette of timber, stone, and bronze tones, layered with sculptural forms and soft textures, reflects its surroundings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • Consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable interrogating formulations rather than simply admiring them, and that changes the relationship between brand and buyer in ways the industry is only beginning to understand.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • There’s no shortage of options to choose from, either, including formulations made for specific conditions (pregnancy, postpartum, and premenopause, to name a few) or age.
    — Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The boutique will carry eight exclusive styles adapted from the existing Classic collection, offered in white and yellow gold and newly amplified with diamonds.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of styles
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“Phraseologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseologies. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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