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 Speaking time per person was calculated by summing the duration of each of their utterances and excluding silent gaps. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026 The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan. Literary Hub, 29 May 2026 For one last time, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz — with excerpts and utterances from May 17 to 23. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 What makes the trailer magical is the script, in which every utterance sounds more AI generated than the last. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utterance
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Noun
  • Trump said Leavitt will remain a close adviser and influential voice within the Republican Party after her departure.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Zeman is a consistently strong voice for higher teacher salaries.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mays declined to speak to CNN but a friend and fellow lawyer, Richard Jaffe, passed along a statement from him.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jiao Jichao, deputy president of UBTECH Robotics, said one of its emotional-care humanoids can talk, make various facial expressions, rotate its neck and move its hands.
    E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For these two new expressions, Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish and 2026 Discovery, the distillery dove even further into focusing on design by enlisting Louisville artist Margaret Archambault to create new packaging.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Presidents across party lines celebrated Dolly Parton on Tuesday following her death, speaking to the country icon’s ability to transcend politics through her work that often spoke louder than words.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The advance word on his performance here has been very strong.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture.
    Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The health care company could develop Keytuda co-formulations that would extend the tail of the brand-name drug's franchise, mitigating the impact of that patent expiration, according to the analyst.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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