verbalism

noun

ˈvər-bə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce verbalism (audio)
Definition of verbalismnext
1
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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2
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. — Allison Hazel, Essence, 9 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalism
  1. voice
  2. repetition
  3. expression
  4. garrulity
  5. formulation
  6. logorrhea
  7. diffusion
  8. repetitiveness
Noun
  • Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Founded and led by Indigenous voices, we are dedicated to providing crucial services to address the urgent needs arising from this pressing issue.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • The countless repetitions give you the most beautiful art form where swans glide, fairies dance and every year a giant nutcracker appears.
    — Chrissie Leong, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Standards call for consistency, repetition and competitive stamina when the thrill of the anticipation fades.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of repetition
Noun
  • The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation targeting banks that use social credit metrics or restrict access based on constitutional expression, aiming to hold financial institutions accountable for ideological bias.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • Flatulent describes inflated, pretentious writing; garrulity describes excessive talkativeness.
    — Gary Gilson, Star Tribune, 31 Oct. 2020
Definition of garrulity
Noun
  • Zahavy dissected the process that went into Albert Einstein’s formulation of his General Relativity Theory, noting that the scientist’s thinking evolved through three phases – deduction, induction, and finally, abduction.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These medications come in many different formulations, including transdermal patches, pills, and vaginal creams and rings.
    — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of formulation
Noun
  • 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
  • Nor has Musk kept his Twitter logorrhea in check in other respects.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2022
Definition of logorrhea
Noun
  • The real opportunity may lie in slow diffusion and integration, a less marketable but potentially sound thesis.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers assumed that corals were passive with respect to the slow-moving boundary layer, simply relying on natural diffusion through it to provide nutrients and oxygen.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of diffusion
Noun
  • The repetitiveness of the plot is not helped by the many montages writer-director Yandy Laurens uses as shortcuts, instead of writing scenes that show how the central relationship is developing.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of repetitiveness

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