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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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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
His quirky phraseology was unpredictable and did not keep normal hours.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The issues included the controller’s failure to use proper phraseology, which refers to the prescribed language that a controller is supposed to use when communicating with pilots.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 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
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The issues included the controller’s failure to use proper phraseology, which refers to the prescribed language that a controller is supposed to use when communicating with pilots.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 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
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Because of this, specialty coffee is also a game of logistics, getting coffees out of country in a timely manner in order to preserve the delicate sweetness and complexity that producers had worked so hard to create.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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So Fuller, too, keeps shifting her diction into high gear.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Sienna Miller, being something of an architect of modern boho style, is presumably no different.—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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The shop features brands such as Lucky Brand, Flying Monkey, and Vervet, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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It was trained on the entire Internet to pull out statistical patterns in the language usage.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Adding classes in Spanish for those who read, write and speak it as their first language is another part of the plan to make schooling at CLC both more affordable and less challenging.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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All of these changes give your franchise mode an identity and life.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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First, the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum ($115) targets dark spots and uneven skin tone with ingredients like kojic acid, known for its fast-acting brightening properties, but noticeable does make skin more sensitive to the sun.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Blanchett wore a silk suit from the Italian brand, featuring tones of blue and white in a Prince of Wales check print.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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