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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
And Barnes has the sophistication, the expertise, to appreciate the visage of brilliance before him.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Artist Nadia Tayeh gave Hadid’s visage a glowing look to complement her dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The childlike visage of Enzo, with his gap-toothed smile flanked by a pair of prominent ears, acts as the film’s lighthouse.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 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
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Artist Nadia Tayeh gave Hadid’s visage a glowing look to complement her dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The childlike visage of Enzo, with his gap-toothed smile flanked by a pair of prominent ears, acts as the film’s lighthouse.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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The top-scoring expression matures for an astounding six years in white American oak barrels.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The proud father shared a few clips of Brayden exhibiting his personality, from fishing with his dad, to making faces during a school performance, and running freely in their neighborhood.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Proprietary foundation models give AKOOL an unmatched edge—from hyper-realistic human avatars with natural body motion and emotion, to instant face swap, custom avatar creation, and industry-leading lip sync in 150+ languages.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The premiere of another hit sitcom is what made Louis-Dreyfus consider her appearance, but, by then, Elaine's look had been crafted.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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Its classic look is perfect for layering over a thermal shirt or slipping under a cute cardigan.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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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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Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The Japanese even brought their own trash bags and picked up after themselves –– with a smile on their faces.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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