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as in expressions
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
an old man with a noticeably happy visage
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as in faces
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 visages
There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The sculptor, David Adickes, was an Army veteran who'd wanted his stony visages to gleam.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 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
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
The Grandes seemed to also be in fashion agreement, touting all-black ensembles with their pink-flushed visages.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Others are relatively modern inventions, like Ghostface and the Babadook, whose haunting visages have put them among the ranks of early Universal Monsters.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Although some viewers might jump to conclusions, none of these visages were created using AI.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the names Taylor and Travis floated through the newsroom air, not only did heads turn, but previously serious journalistic visages gave way to big smiles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
The sculptor, David Adickes, was an Army veteran who'd wanted his stony visages to gleam.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 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
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
The Grandes seemed to also be in fashion agreement, touting all-black ensembles with their pink-flushed visages.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Others are relatively modern inventions, like Ghostface and the Babadook, whose haunting visages have put them among the ranks of early Universal Monsters.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Although some viewers might jump to conclusions, none of these visages were created using AI.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the names Taylor and Travis floated through the newsroom air, not only did heads turn, but previously serious journalistic visages gave way to big smiles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visages
Noun
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Films always have this social, socio-cultural edge, showing streets, people’s expressions.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from masking their faces have gained new life in states -- thanks in part to a court ruling that blocked the nation's first such law, in California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Starstruck star Emma Sidi and Black Ops lead Hammed Animashaun are well known, but newer faces include social media breakouts like Al Nash, stand-up circuit talents including Ania Magliano, and Shakespearean theater actors such as George Fouracres.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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No confirmation has been provided about whether such elements as Jessie Buckley’s expected best actress win indeed went into the decision to dress the five stars who wore Chanel, but there’s no denying that fashion labels look at several variables before agreeing to create custom looks.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Visages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visages. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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