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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
In Hinduism and Buddhism, a mantra is a sacred utterance (syllable, word, or verse) that is considered to possess mystical or religious efficacy.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving?
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Those moments, after the first explosions go off in an international capital, are naturally times of maximum global suspense, when any presidential utterance makes news.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than letting the gags flit by quickly, the cast pauses endlessly after each utterance to milk the laughs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving?
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Those moments, after the first explosions go off in an international capital, are naturally times of maximum global suspense, when any presidential utterance makes news.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Rather than letting the gags flit by quickly, the cast pauses endlessly after each utterance to milk the laughs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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Jazz values each member’s unique voice.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Her voice sounded cold and disappointed.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement released by the federation’s media relations office.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis and resulted in rapid and overwhelming complications that led to Busch’s death, according to a statement his family released Saturday.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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These three expressions highlight how broad bourbon’s stylistic spectrum has become.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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One of the best examples is Cantina Girlan Trattmann Riserva, an expression of two of the region’s most prestigious crus, Mazon and Girlan, which offer strong geological differences.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Those words matter because, for many families, overcoming barriers was part of the struggle itself.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Wellness culture flooded the market with powders, protocols and biohacking promises, yet many buyers still struggle to distinguish rigorous formulation from expensive branding.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Mascara tends to be more expensive depending on the unique formulation, ingredients and manufacturing process.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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