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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
an old man with a noticeably happy visage
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as in face
the front part of the head
visitors to the mountain range had long noted that the natural rock formation bore a striking resemblance to the visage of a man
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Recent Examples of visage
The camera still doesn’t show Heidi from the front and instead shows more framed snapshots of the family before Heidi sits with her mom on a couch and her visage finally appears on-screen.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Saura had a large sense of the humor, which struck those who got to know him, belying the sternness of his public visage with his playful banter and frequent chuckle.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
In the 140 years since his capture, the Apache leader has been transformed into a kitschy, all-American icon, his weary visage appearing on cheap Etsy merch bearing slogans such as Never Quit.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Overnight, your dashing visage has transformed into something more resembling a yeast roll with eyes.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Saura had a large sense of the humor, which struck those who got to know him, belying the sternness of his public visage with his playful banter and frequent chuckle.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
In the 140 years since his capture, the Apache leader has been transformed into a kitschy, all-American icon, his weary visage appearing on cheap Etsy merch bearing slogans such as Never Quit.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Overnight, your dashing visage has transformed into something more resembling a yeast roll with eyes.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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Jonathan Karis, an alumnus of Gramercy Tavern, takes the season’s bounty and coaxes it into its fullest expression — home cooking at its most virtuosic.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon supports thoughtful expression and easier communication.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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That’s particularly noteworthy with sloths, with faces configured in a permanently benevolent expression.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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For now, Northbrook Court has no plans of closing its doors, but from the looks of it, it may soon be headed toward extinction.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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An aw-shucks countenance barely hiding a righteous anger that seeks to pile-drive progressive California into submission.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her exterior countenance reveals the inner storm in completely believable and gripping ways.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One depicted a man named Kevin Hoagland, who had a friendly smile and a long white beard.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Ralph, with his bright smile and supportive energy, is a more natural fit, and nature takes its course by way of a quick vote.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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