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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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Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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In the face of accomplishing history, the Knicks started off ice cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Silver Moss pair takes on a stormy look that’s well-suited for late summer nights, while the Quicksand variation does its best wheat work boot impression for a look that will transition seamlessly into fall.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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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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His spirit and countenance is right.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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