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 Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage. Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 Fat tires and a boxy stance lend it an authoritative visage. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 So Far The village oracle cursed Kratos by literally bonding the ashes of his deceased family to his body, earning him the Ghost of Sparta nickname for his ghostly white visage. Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025 Her makeup included bold brows, a smoky eye and a soft, clean visage. Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visage
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Noun
  • Music, literature and the visual arts are not optional luxuries but essential expressions of our humanity.
    William P. Yeakel, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Self Offense helps people identify subtle cues (e.g., saying ‘maybe’ or avoiding eye contact) and empowers them to treat those cues as legitimate expressions of self.
    William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But markets are betting on more stimulus being rolled out soon in the face of the escalating China-U.S. trade war.
    Hannah Lang and Rae Wee, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Kandi Burruss, Ace, And Blaze Actress and singer Kandi Burruss was a part of the photo shoot gang too this Easter and shared images of herself making silly faces with her minis Ace and Blaze Tucker.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Here's a closer look at the ways various industries contributed to Trump's inauguration and how those businesses are faring three months into his administration.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, the sheer, buildable coverage will reduce the look of imperfections.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Now, van der Heyden is in his early seventies with a stern, serious countenance that belies a life lived with tremendous joy and adventure.
    John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, her countenance is ambiguous — stern, perhaps capable of cruelty, but not without a hint of kindness, as viewers have told him.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • His eyes dart to her as his thick mustache creeps up to reveal a half smile.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
  • On the April 13 season 2 premiere, Bella Ramsey's Ellie comes across a 2003 issue of PEOPLE magazine featuring Aniston sporting a radiant smile on the cover.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In a video that went viral on TikTok in February, he was seen with a huge grin on his face and rocking side-to-side while talking to attendees.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Now, the car was raring and ready to go, as Hawley encouraged my efforts with a wry grin.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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