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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
Strained visage behind my 37th year.
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Jenny Xie, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
In his last minutes, Segal was listening to Charlie Parker, whose visage still dominates the Showcase stage’s backdrop.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Wonder who's responsible for that glowing, makeup-free visage?
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Vaccines even had a beloved national mascot in Zé Gotinha (Joe Droplet), a cartoon vaccine droplet with a Pillsbury Doughboy-like visage.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jenny Xie, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
In his last minutes, Segal was listening to Charlie Parker, whose visage still dominates the Showcase stage’s backdrop.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Wonder who's responsible for that glowing, makeup-free visage?
—Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Vaccines even had a beloved national mascot in Zé Gotinha (Joe Droplet), a cartoon vaccine droplet with a Pillsbury Doughboy-like visage.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
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This includes my place not only as a writer—who like my grandfather had, is writing books, teaching college, and engaged in psychoanalytic thought—but also as a someone who has similarly dedicated her life to the pursuit of learning, understanding, and expression through language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Master Medal Laelia Añejo is a boutique expression produced at Casa Natima in Amatitán.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Neto’s replacement, Nick Madrigal, left in the top of the ninth inning after Andrew Wantz’s pitch ricocheted from Madrigal’s hand to his face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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When they were discovered on Wednesday, the five men on the rock had ripped clothes and dirty faces, seemingly stunned that they had been found alive.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Other notable infielders on non-contending teams who might be worth a look include Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards, Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Giants utility man Casey Schmitt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Participants, who paid a $75 registration fee, received a white dress, a platinum-blond wig, cat-eye sunglasses, and a martini glass to complete the iconic look.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 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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No request is too tedious, and is always fulfilled with a smile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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