phrasings

noun

plural of phrasing
1
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response

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as in dictions
the way in which something is put into words a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship

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Recent Examples of phrasings The way poetry defamiliarizes language and seeks unique phrasings seems to scramble this software’s ability to sort text. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 Distinguished with trademark quivers and phrasings that underlined meaning and action, his voice and range revealed few signs of deterioration. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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  1. voices
  2. dictions
  3. formulations
  4. languages
  5. expressions
  6. statements
Noun
  • In KPop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo play the speaking voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, while EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami provide the singing voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the last decade, Ofcom has permitted greater flexibility in the interpretation of its rules, allowing broadcasters to provide more partisan coverage through presenters and guests, with fewer challenging voices.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of voices
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
  • While applying topical antifungal creams can help reduce this smell over time, there are formulations with a fragrance that can mask this odor.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The village officially launched Humphrey last Tuesday to provide access to information on local services, permits, meetings and events at all hours of the day, in more than 70 languages.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of languages
Noun
  • Prayer, religious dress and other expressions of faith can be treated as foreign, political or threatening.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Muldrow’s fierce poetry and delivery, both political and personal, add layers of daring in deep expressions of dark history and bright, burning power.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressions
Noun
  • Davis’ defense attorney, Michael Sanft, challenged jurors to identify evidence outside Davis’ own statements that placed him in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac on the night Shakur was shot.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The letter from Blumenthal and an accompanying summary of the whistleblower’s statements says the Postal Service began work on the portal on June 15 and stopped on June 25 after Talwani’s initial order.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of statements

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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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