visage

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 Although some viewers might jump to conclusions, none of these visages were created using AI. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025 After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 But as the names Taylor and Travis floated through the newsroom air, not only did heads turn, but previously serious journalistic visages gave way to big smiles. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 The visage on the right, also gilded above the midline and black below, greets us with notable features, potentially alluding to evolution. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
  • The resulting amalgam of curious thoughts, heartfelt angst, expressions of longing or dread, make for a raw, touching saga shared by dozens of people, all seemingly looking for meaning.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The accompanying image showed Remy sporting an uneven shave and an unmistakably unimpressed expression, which only added to the humor.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Other times, the mob leaned on more traditional crime tactics — robbery, extortion and assault, including a punch to one victim’s face — to force the card players to pay.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Leto gives him a Zen countenance and a wry observational mode to contrast his formidable fight skills.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her pale face with its vague smile expressed neither suffering nor struggle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The longtime model showed off her skills with a bright smile on her face at the iconic event.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With her girlish grin and short blonde hair, Rebecca looked ten years old.
    Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Judging by his big grin, though, the best topic was saved till last when asked to describe Estevao’s display.
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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