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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy
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as in repetition
the use of too many words to express an idea
prose that is lean, uncluttered, and utterly devoid of any trace of verbalism
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Recent Examples of verbalism
Remaining on stage with gracious verbalism, Batiste first acknowledged the nominees.
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Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalism
Noun
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The book will feature 300 pages of full-color images, analysis pieces and interviews from diverse voices in the horror space.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The additional subcategories and voices provide more context and allows users to dive deeper into the nuances of economic mobility.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This completes one repetition (rep).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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The author also had to keep her eye out of repetition, so that Rocky and her family weren't going through the same troubles again.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The accompanying image showed Remy sporting an uneven shave and an unmistakably unimpressed expression, which only added to the humor.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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In initial clinical trials, Pamich said the company has seen the product's ability to enhance skin longevity and vitality when combined with Image's pre-existing formulations, including its technology that allows antioxidants to deeply penetrate the skin.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Flatulent describes inflated, pretentious writing; garrulity describes excessive talkativeness.—
Gary Gilson,
Star Tribune,
31 Oct. 2020
Noun
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Just as the limitless space of web text tempts writers to indulge their logorrhea, the blinking, ever-transmuting, cartoonish interface of web browsers prevents would-be readers from paying attention to anything for longer than about 7 seconds.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
19 Sep. 2022
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Nor has Musk kept his Twitter logorrhea in check in other respects.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2022
Noun
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Using fractional diffusion theory, the research deepens understanding of transient charging behaviors in complex materials, which is key to designing high-performance components used for advanced engineering electrochemical systems in general.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Using a combination of nanotechnological and analogue diffusion devices, these scents permeate the surrounding garden.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This working prompt injection came only after much trial and error, explaining the verbosity and the detail in it.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The truth is, there is rarely a Merritt Wever or an Adrien Brody in awards speeches—extreme cases of brevity or verbosity that stun both those in the room and at home.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Verbalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalism. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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