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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 makeup included a serene visage with smokey eyes and a glossy lip.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
But when the season ends, the lasting visage around the program might belong to Kevin Willard — despite his protests.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
D’Arcy’s makeup featured a natural, clean visage, while their hair was slicked back for a modern, edgy appearance.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
But when the season ends, the lasting visage around the program might belong to Kevin Willard — despite his protests.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
D’Arcy’s makeup featured a natural, clean visage, while their hair was slicked back for a modern, edgy appearance.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visage
Noun
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However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Appleton was found dead in his truck with a gunshot to the side of his head and face.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Bono is one of the most immediately recognizable rock stars on the planet, thanks to his signature look, which has included shades for decades, but he’s known almost entirely for his musical endeavors with his groupmates in U2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here, a look at the top five trends the company has identified for 2025.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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The stories sit like figures in a painting by Alice Neel, if all the camaraderie in Neel’s work were drained out: staring straight ahead, some steely, some yearning, countenances slightly askew, drawn with thick streaks of candor, elbows jutting sideways.—
Audrey Wollen,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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To the woman as warm as her smile, as bold as her verses, and as sharp as her wit: Happy birthday, Ms. Giovanni.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Neville can barely talk about success — his and his team’s — without breaking into a grin and marveling at how much better things are not just for him, but for them.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Just look at those big floppy ears and toothy grin, those Tasmanian Devil-meets-Hula dancer moves, and try to keep a straight face.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 May 2025
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“Visage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visage. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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