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 In this way, the performers see themselves as modern-day visages of the lumberjacks who inspired the legend of Paul Bunyan, sizing each other up in competition to determine who's best. — Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026 Armed with various putties, fillers, waxes, and bundles of human hair, their goal was to produce a visage worthy of an open casket. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The new exterior takes the Sterrato’s already sculpted visage and adds some serious brawn, which can best be seen in the fenders and the roof, which now sports a scoop. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 As the Cyclops, Irwin, transformed into a giant, is given an extraordinary, almost Cubist visage. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for visage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
  1. expression
  2. face
  3. look
  4. countenance
  5. smile
Noun
  • More research showed that living cells use condensates everywhere, to organize DNA, regulate gene expression, and package proteins.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The house’s 2025 holiday campaign, starring ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy, followed the actress on a journey from New York to London and Tokyo, celebrating different expressions of love.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • At Netanyahu's party headquarters, filled mainly with media, the few supporters present chanted Netanyahu's name, draping themselves in flags with his face on them and kissing posters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Someone else touched his face and a clean tong without washing hands between those two actions.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • There was even an implementation of a new look with offensive tackle Broderick Jones lining up outside of tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford for two run plays that resulted in 20 yards.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a tidy and attractive bike, with a lot of the cabling internally routed to keep the look nice and clean.
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • Down the block, Curtis walked around his neighborhood with the unmistakable countenance of someone who had just survived a disaster.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With a bit more than a week until the second round of the Brazilian presidential election — pitting Lula against first-round victor Flávio Bolsonaro — images of my bandaged countenance are once more trending in Brazil.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of countenance
Noun
  • As Lubelo takes his final bow to thunderous applause, his mom beams a proud smile at the 11-year-old apprentice magician.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • How smiling and even the openness of a smile are perceived are not universal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of smile

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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