visage

noun

ˈvi-zij How to pronounce visage (audio)
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 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 Regal bontebok were replaced by stout warthogs, whose amusing visages quickly filled my camera roll. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 The plane was a memory, a ruin, but its swooping, humped nose was still striking—a visage that signaled the freedom of movement in the Jet Age. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 The former talk show host wowed fans with her new visage at the 2026 Tony Awards. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for visage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
  1. expression
  2. face
  3. look
  4. countenance
  5. smile
Noun
  • Concerns for free expression Tyler Coward, the lead counsel for government affairs at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy group, said Legislature was treating certain ideas as inherently suspect.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • And that’s to say nothing of the very real threats to free expression coming from Republicans at every level of government right now.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • The section of the AT&T Stadium concourse where the group of DFW sports faces and media had gathered was quickly silenced.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • It can only really be described by the faces of anguish and pure joy on the face of English supporters who have watched every second of their team’s campaign this summer – often packing pubs in the earlier hours for the chance to celebrate together.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • The broad straps offset the lower neckline, which scoops at its narrowest point for a softer look, rather than forming a harsh line.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Gray flooring is losing popularity for its cold, flat look compared to warmer, natural wood tones.
    — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Definition of countenance
Noun
  • All this focus on how patients look in photos has led Talei to do in-depth studies of how a smile changes over time, resulting in his specialty of smile modulation.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of smile

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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