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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 sculptor, David Adickes, was an Army veteran who'd wanted his stony visages to gleam.
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Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Sarah Crain couldn’t help but marvel at the looming visage of Dallas City Hall.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Pacific peoples weren’t known to be strong on massive visages and the like, popular opinion suggested at the time, whereas groups like the Inca, the Olmec, and the Toltec were.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Sarah Crain couldn’t help but marvel at the looming visage of Dallas City Hall.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Pacific peoples weren’t known to be strong on massive visages and the like, popular opinion suggested at the time, whereas groups like the Inca, the Olmec, and the Toltec were.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This cooling rollerball feels like coffee for your face.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, assaults against ICE personnel have risen 8,000%, according to the DHS, and federal police have opted to hide their faces and identities while working in public.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The brand also had some noteworthy sunglasses and bags which are budget-friendly ways to spruce up your look.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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After missing more than two weeks because of an illness, the 30-year-old big man was pleased just to be back on the floor, and following his 9-point, five rebound, five assist performance in 23 minutes, Porziņģis displayed the same countenance.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Pidgeon The modern-day Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Sarah Pidgeon donned a soft glam countenance the late Calvin Klein publicist would approve of.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Leclerc responded only with a wry smile.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then his mouth stretches into a faint smile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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