as in attitude
movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Recent Examples of body language
For jurors, who are listening to her testimony live and watching her body language, Ventura’s testimony could go either way.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
That said, body language is key to interpreting the cat's behavior correctly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Timberwolves jumped to a 14-point lead in the first quarter and settled into a 10-point lead at halftime with an even bigger edge in body language.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And, immediately, a tiny black kitten rushes the door, sticking its nose under to see what's on the other side, its body language in full play mode.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
That said, body language is key to interpreting the cat's behavior correctly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Timberwolves jumped to a 14-point lead in the first quarter and settled into a 10-point lead at halftime with an even bigger edge in body language.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
And, immediately, a tiny black kitten rushes the door, sticking its nose under to see what's on the other side, its body language in full play mode.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Given Moscow’s reticence over peace talks, momentum seems to be growing for taking a more aggressive posture backing sanctions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The central bank cut interest rates last month for a second consecutive time to 6% and shifted its stance to accommodative in a bid to bolster growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Woods exploded out of his stance, delivering a blow to a tackling dummy before darting upfield.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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And while the score may indicate the Panthers dominated, the analytics and coach Paul Maurice’s postgame demeanor said otherwise.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But despite her charming demeanor, the sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a place to call her own, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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