Definition of visagenext
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 Her nude lip, lined ever so delicately with a skin-complementing brown, matched the visage. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Makeup artist Tracey Levy utilized Beauty Pie products for the actress’ luminous visage. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 The visage of the Mexican painter, whose work was once overshadowed by that of her husband, has become so iconic—doomed to emblazon T-shirts around the world—that it has been largely decontextualized from Frida, the human being. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for visage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
  • The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Every element is artful, thoughtful—a genuine expression of the Sersales’ enduring love affair with contemporary art and cultural storytelling.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The story unfolds from there while Daisy brushes powder onto Martha’s face.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Caught in the middle of the frenzied franchise war, Taggie O’Hara must find the courage to follow her heart, while those around her face the consequences of ambition, power and secrets that can no longer remain hidden.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Build the rest of your look with bronzer, blush, mascara and more.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Lee adopts a flustered countenance to fill in the chasms of characterization the script didn’t think through.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.
    Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • With her high heels, bright smile, and entourage of millennial assistants and executives, Terekh stands out in her factory, where throngs of middle-aged men lug drone parts, wield power tools and chain-smoke cigarettes.
    Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Christie Brinkley is known for her megawatt smile, her voluminous blonde hair, and her not one, not two, but three consecutive Sports Illustrated covers—an unprecedented number in the magazine’s history.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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