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phraseology

noun

ˌfrā-zē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce phraseology (audio)
Definition of phraseologynext
1
as in manner
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 diction
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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Recent Examples of phraseology According to the outlet, the victim's mother ended up recognizing the letter's writing style and phraseology as that of Meher. — Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 May 2025 His quirky phraseology was unpredictable and did not keep normal hours. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025 In journalistic phraseology, the nut graph sets up the premise or controversy or questions raised by a newspaper story. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 The job descriptions are incorporating this gen-AI phraseology. — Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for phraseology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
  1. manner
  2. diction
  3. style
  4. language
  5. mode
  6. wording
  7. tone
  8. formulation
Noun
  • He will not be sabotaged again, at least not in the same manner as last year.
    — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reports should show trends, flag emerging risks and translate technical metrics into potential operational, financial and reputational impacts, allowing the board to assess how the risk is evolving and guide decisions in a timely manner.
    — Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • Touma said that, not unlike today, access to education and wealth often affected one's diction and vocabulary.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Regrettably, even after all this time living here, my bride never fails to seize the opportunity to suggest my diction is something less than poifect.
    — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of diction
Noun
  • Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Specialty-specific patterns of language, documentation structure and billing nuance reduce the volume of the most consequential omissions.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The woman who had compiled the Handy Hints book helpfully explained these technical details to Flynn, whispering in his ear like someone translating a foreign language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of language
Noun
  • This would be used to power a reusable rocket intended to launch 40 metric tons in reusable mode and 60 tons in expendable mode.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The logical next step is using that data to adjust masking sounds and sleep modes automatically.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • Translated into English, the wording on the flag read ‘Anthony the big one is a Catalan’.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That gives Amazon an advantage over tools that simply search for suspicious wording or potentially dangerous links.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wording
Noun
  • Notes on the investigation obtained by the Courant show witnesses who were interviewed said Plessy Cloud spoke only in a respectful tone and that no voices were raised, nor were any profanities heard.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Witkoff on Saturday appeared to strike a particularly warm tone during the meeting with Putin.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • European, Australian, and Asian sunscreens are also known for their special formulations, sunscreen filters, and more.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Among the archival treasure trove were Renna’s skin-care formulations and facial protocols.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of formulation

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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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