1
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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2
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
Some of their utterances are just indiscriminate broadcasts, but certain species use quiet tones to target a limited set of listeners, or even an individual.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
No instances of previous utterances are inquired about.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Not long ago such an utterance would have been political suicide in a country with a pacifist identity, but her rallies were packed, and party volunteers were out en masse, distributing flyers and buttonholing passersby.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The utterance then gets repeated, repeatedly, and eventually gains widespread and unchallenged acceptance as being abundantly true.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
No instances of previous utterances are inquired about.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Not long ago such an utterance would have been political suicide in a country with a pacifist identity, but her rallies were packed, and party volunteers were out en masse, distributing flyers and buttonholing passersby.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The utterance then gets repeated, repeatedly, and eventually gains widespread and unchallenged acceptance as being abundantly true.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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That sensibility informs my instincts, my style, my voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the industry has changed considerably, their brand identities and creative voices are meaningful and remain strong.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, according to the statement.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The costume was designed by veteran costume and puppet designer Tahra Zafar and, of course, includes Paddington’s trademark blue duffel coat and red hat, as well as mechanics that enable facial expressions like blinking.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The idea was to commission artists to make short films about forms of expression related to opera.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But Obergefell, like many other who are concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative majority, takes little comfort in their words.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swayer is a spoken word poet and this is clear in her verse that is melodic on the page.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The formulations, doses, and follow-up protocols vary widely.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Nov. 2025
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In each formulation tested, the weight loss leveled off in mice treated with the plasmids.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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