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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 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.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The former talk show host wowed fans with her new visage at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Both the actor and the automaker’s models presented a powerful and dashing visage that defined the glamor of the age, and Hollywood’s glitterati were enamored with each.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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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
Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Both the actor and the automaker’s models presented a powerful and dashing visage that defined the glamor of the age, and Hollywood’s glitterati were enamored with each.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
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Rhaenyra doesn't know what expression to wear when looking at her former childhood friend.
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Reynolds uses the modern expression culture war to describe the mutual antagonism; that feels right.
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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state.
Noun
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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More people could look at their own countenances more accurately, and more often.
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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.
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Mickey Guyton flashes a smile at the SiriusXM Studios on June 29 in New York City.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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