Thesaurus results for SIGN LANGUAGE

sign language

noun

Definition of sign language

as in body language

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Recent Examples of sign language Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 The federal agency announced Friday the new stamp set will feature the iconic Barbie doll dressed in 10 outfits depicting different occupations, including an astronaut, music star, paleontologist, sign language teacher, soccer player and surgeon. — ABC News, 1 May 2026 The team used the Deaf West Theatre actors’ sign language reference footage as a basis, then adjusted it for texture. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Then, the rest of the class decided to learn sign language. — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign language

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Noun

Why all the sneering and haughty body language from the front stoop of a cinderblock double-wide?

— Lo Patrick, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
When grounders sneaked through the infield, his body language was uneventful.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of body language

Noun

Argentina were carried to Sunday’s final by a wave of emotion and by the genius of their 39-year-old captain.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Iran launched waves of strikes towards Bahrain, while Jordan’s state news agency said the country shot down four missiles fired from Iran.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of wave

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Certain top players, including Alex de Minaur, opted out of the media boycott for Wimbledon, citing their appreciation of the prize money increase as a sign of progress.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
And the early signs of a smooth 2030 tournament hosting are not promising; the South Americans have been accused of both brutal tactics on the field and racist abuse by fans off it.

— Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of sign

Noun

This signal reached Earth as a continuous invitation to fellowship, and the record-breaking viewership of Artemis II built like a slow cooker feast, with global engagement increasing from launch to splashdown.

— Aparna Venkatesan, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Very early in the morning, however, the moon will make a series of aspects — with Mars, Saturn and Mercury retrograde — that could potentially trigger everything from feelings of restlessness to emotional reactions due to mixed signals.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

Even when two of them are just seated in the booth of a diner, what passes between them is suggested by looks, gestures, and our ability to read the situation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
The Smart Stack offers more contextual suggestions and has added convenient gesture controls.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026