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
  • During this transformation, the cells tightly regulate the developmental stages through distinct gene expression levels.
    — Jay Kakade July 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026
  • Ultra-realistic humanoid robots are being developed with silicone skin, lifelike facial expressions, natural voices and simulated emotions.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • One had to undergo emergency surgery to combat a life-threatening infection; the other required a surgeon to reconstruct the left side of her face, which had become paralyzed.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Familiar faces like Derrick Brown, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Jaycee Horn will take the field this week for the start of training camp, but there will be some notable new faces added to the mix.
    — Mike Kaye July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • Office experts say buildings that lack a story, especially in Atlanta’s current market, likely won’t convince anyone to give them a second look.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • For such a conspicuous color, the look was surprisingly restrained.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 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
  • Her family, who emigrated from the Congo, described her smile as warm, her demeanor as gentle.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • William couldn’t hide his smile while unwrapping a treat during a June 1991 outing with mom Diana and brother Harry.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026
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