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 Makeup artist Tracey Levy utilized Beauty Pie products for the actress’ luminous visage. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for visage
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Noun
  • The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation targeting banks that use social credit metrics or restrict access based on constitutional expression, aiming to hold financial institutions accountable for ideological bias.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The only new face that does demand a lot of attention so far is a prickly new assistant coach, Alice (an excellent Tanya Reynolds).
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The event included a bounce castle, food truck, pony rides, face-painting, the Aurora Public Library bookmobile and more.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the breathable linen pants keep the look comfortable in warmer destinations.
    Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • We’re drawn to the eclectic look of these outdoor chairs, which layer aluminum, wood, and a touch of weather-resistant textile into the design.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • Young newcomer Butarbuch M’Zaouki won many a heart in the audience with her big smile and an excited wave to the audience.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Omari Hutchinson arrives with a relaxed smile and a friendly handshake.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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