visage

1
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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2
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 Ferrari’s second halo car may have been designed by Pininfarina, but its latest owes its muscular visage to Ferrari’s in-house Styling Centre, which is led by Flavio Manzoni. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025 The visage, created by Universal Studio’s then-lead makeup artist Jack Pierce for the 1931 film, was horrifying enough that its influence endured for almost 100 years. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 Her sultry visage was created using an assortment of products by Make Up For Ever. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025 Although some viewers might jump to conclusions, none of these visages were created using AI. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visage
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Noun
  • Davis also challenged that judgment, citing the First Amendment protections for religious expression.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
  • About presidential clemency power A pardon is an expression of forgiveness that eases the consequences of a criminal conviction, according to the DOJ.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But special moments in special seasons bloom when least expected, and Cooper smiled in the face of the impossible.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
  • For a moody look choose the bronze finish, or stick to a minimalist aesthetic with the ivory option.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Leto gives him a Zen countenance and a wry observational mode to contrast his formidable fight skills.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In a performance space that felt more like an extended living room than a club, Keith Richards surveyed the crowd and flashed a sly smile.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The interplay of the sparklers with sterling silver or 14-karat yellow gold will flatter every skin tone while putting a smile on every face, making this four-figure investment completely and utterly worth it.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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