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
  • Cats, meanwhile, rely heavily on subtle body language—so misunderstandings are common.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And Bryant’s body language said it all.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The first wave of Airpark projects includes a 14,500-square-foot structure for jets, a 37,500-square-foot hangar for large aircraft and a 1,000-square-foot customs inspection facility.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Given the creeper hit status that Detectorists is gaining internationally, what’s to say this won’t be the next gentle and whimsical scripted show quietly making waves over coming months and years?
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To commemorate his legacy, city and community leaders gathered on Thursday — on what would have been his 85th birthday — to install an honorary street sign at the intersection of Tooley Street and Oriole Street in Encanto.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The researchers also uncovered signs of immune and inflammation pathways involved in the disease, which could help guide treatment in the future.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Currently, the young signal caller has 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • But by tamping down growth signals, the procedure can protect the macula, which is in the central retina.
    Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These are not philanthropic gestures.
    Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Back in 2023, he was slapped with a massive $50,000 fine for verbally abusing officials, and last season he was hit with a $14,000 fine for a violent gesture during a game against the Buffalo Bills.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Sign language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20language. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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