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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 former talk show host wowed fans with her new visage at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Both the actor and the automaker’s models presented a powerful and dashing visage that defined the glamor of the age, and Hollywood’s glitterati were enamored with each.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For more than three decades, one artist has sculpted all the winners' visages.
—Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Both the actor and the automaker’s models presented a powerful and dashing visage that defined the glamor of the age, and Hollywood’s glitterati were enamored with each.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For more than three decades, one artist has sculpted all the winners' visages.
—Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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Now in its 38th edition, the annual issue is a record of the highest expressions of craft, ingenuity, creativity, pleasure, and wonder across 15 categories and from around the globe.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Cancer season brings focus to your creative expression, dating life, hobbies and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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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
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His spirit and countenance is right.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Gen doesn’t give her even a pretend smile.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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