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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
  • The cause and manner of death remain pending further studies and investigation, the spokesperson said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • On the one hand, Julian Fellowes’ juicy melodrama enlists one of the finest ensembles imaginable to bring outsized intensity to a drama of manners.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • In deceptively plain diction, the hurdle of one love relationship provokes an exploration of desire and belonging.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Lead actor Anthony Ippolito, who landed the part with an unsolicited self-tape, disappears into the garbled diction and hangdog stubbornness of a young Stallone without ever coming off as a mere impression of a person.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of diction
Noun
  • The show routinely presents the Highclere Castle library, lined with Chesterfield sofas--a style Ethan Allen prominently sells today.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Whole lives are neatly bound in tidy language, conveyed within the confines of a page or two.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • So early this year, Henderson's doctors, evaluating his tumor's deep genetic language, turned to a drug made by Merck and AstraZeneca called Lynparza.
    — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of language
Noun
  • When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A confusing message or sudden change could send your mind into problem-solving mode.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • An underfunded, conditional, or incomplete proposal may not qualify, but that determination depends on the offer’s exact wording and the governing law.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 80% of likely voters say 14 statewide propositions and dense wording make the ballot overwhelming, shortly before mail-in voting begins for more than 23 million Californians.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of wording
Noun
  • Rooms The resort's 364 resort-facing guest rooms, including 16 suites, are clean, airy, and contemporary, with white and cream tones and hard-surface floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • A couple of substitutes helped change the tone in the second half.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • In Warsh’s formulation, the central bank could need to lean against a private credit system making credit too easy when inflation is running above target.
    — Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Modern formulation software can balance dozens of nutrient specifications against ingredient prices and constraints to identify a least-cost ration.
    — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of formulation

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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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