Definition of utterancenext
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts

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as in statement
something that is said celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy

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Recent Examples of utterance Theirs is a desperate utterance, an alphabet of grief. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026 An argument over the appropriateness of the scene between Chase and Brown allegedly included an utterance of the N-word by Chase, which led to Brown storming off the set. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025 Are there individual cells in the language network that respond to certain utterances, akin to how concept neurons only respond to specific concepts? Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for utterance
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Noun
  • The company has 25,000 contributors across 30 countries to work on voice, video and text completion tasks.
    NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Skip to main content As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Officers initially responded to reports of a disturbance between a man and woman in the 2800 block of Bledsoe Street in the West 7th entertainment district, according to a police statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The statement by Asif Ali Zardari was the latest in what has become the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors.
    MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As Hathaway spoke about the importance of costume design, Wintour looked about the audience with a sort of bored expression before putting on her signature sunglasses.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The poignant Moon spins into your 5th House of Drama, inspiring hands-on expression that reconnects you with your inner child.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Use more than five bold-type words.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Current formulations of the drug also persist in the bloodstream for long periods, which can have unintended consequences.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.
    Alexis Berger, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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