sign language

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Recent Examples of sign language Watching the actors sign language through glee, heartache, torment and even betrayal makes for some stunning scene work. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 For someone with hearing loss, the camera clarifies lip reading, enables captioning apps, and powers sign language calls. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 For example, the envelop might note that the holder is not verbal or communicates through sign language. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 As content creators, Robert and Maggie’s goal is to spread awareness about the deaf community and encourage others to learn sign language and treat deaf individuals with the same respect and consideration as anyone else. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sign language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign language
Noun
  • Their sister Cynthia has a somewhat more cynical attitude, and the priceless body language that goes with it.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Not relying on her face and body language to perform a story was one challenging aspect of the writing process, Myers tells PEOPLE.
    Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Yet today, rising geopolitical instability and a wave of economic nationalism threaten to disrupt the free flows of energy the system relies on — all at a moment when cheaper, cleaner alternatives are available.
    John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Trade discussions dominated those meetings, but there were signs of growing tensions over Beijing’s surging conventional and nuclear arsenal.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • However, unlike last season, there was no sign to those within the Capitals that their captain was feeling the pressure of scoring another historic goal.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • His remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Many different gestures are happening in this book.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Over the centuries, the gesture became more decorative and less about corporeal money management.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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