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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
Her visage is not one of outward excitement but of tenderness for this man who should love her.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Pacific peoples weren’t known to be strong on massive visages and the like, popular opinion suggested at the time, whereas groups like the Inca, the Olmec, and the Toltec were.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
These rare moments of Monroe living out her day-to-day life, while still looking impossibly good, gave the star a relatable visage and inspired many who gazed upon her off-duty outfits to also put more effort into their attire.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Under the terms of that deal, users will be able to write prompts that generate short videos featuring Disney characters and use ChatGPT images to create those characters’ visages.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Pacific peoples weren’t known to be strong on massive visages and the like, popular opinion suggested at the time, whereas groups like the Inca, the Olmec, and the Toltec were.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
These rare moments of Monroe living out her day-to-day life, while still looking impossibly good, gave the star a relatable visage and inspired many who gazed upon her off-duty outfits to also put more effort into their attire.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Under the terms of that deal, users will be able to write prompts that generate short videos featuring Disney characters and use ChatGPT images to create those characters’ visages.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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Krejci’s expression as referee Tom Kirk brandished the red card looked like one of genuine bewilderment.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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This new expression starts out as regular Woodford bourbon, which is aged for about six to seven years in new charred oak barrels (as required by law for bourbon).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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See new places and meet new faces.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The goal was for the GOP to hold onto a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power in midterms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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To defeat the threat of a surging left, businessmen and nationalists colluded to countenance domestic culture wars, xenophobic nationalism, the erosion of constitutional norms, and outright violence, ultimately naming Hitler, a vulgar racist, as national executive.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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The rest of her countenance was — conversely — sunny and bright, comprised of nude, peach, and warm taupe hues, plus sage green courtesy of her Valentino spring 2026 gown.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Nov. 2025
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Assad couldn’t contain a smile when talking about getting to pitch for Mexico again next month in a bigger role as one of their top arms.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some American viewers were pulled into it by a boring—and slightly embarrassing—poster of Harrison Ford, smirking in a suit, while a loyal Melanie Griffith clings to his shoulder and Sigourney Weaver, as befits her role of nemesis, gives a wicked smile.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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