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as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
I recognized the writer's distinctive phraseology even before I saw the name
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
the unique phraseology of the suspect's answer stuck in my mind
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Recent Examples of phraseology
His quirky phraseology was unpredictable and did not keep normal hours.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The issues included the controller’s failure to use proper phraseology, which refers to the prescribed language that a controller is supposed to use when communicating with pilots.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In journalistic phraseology, the nut graph sets up the premise or controversy or questions raised by a newspaper story.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The job descriptions are incorporating this gen-AI phraseology.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
The issues included the controller’s failure to use proper phraseology, which refers to the prescribed language that a controller is supposed to use when communicating with pilots.
—Emily Steel, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
In journalistic phraseology, the nut graph sets up the premise or controversy or questions raised by a newspaper story.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
The job descriptions are incorporating this gen-AI phraseology.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for phraseology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
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The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Because of this, specialty coffee is also a game of logistics, getting coffees out of country in a timely manner in order to preserve the delicate sweetness and complexity that producers had worked so hard to create.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The real fireworks started with Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland’s victory over The Young Bucks, which delivered AEW’s signature style: Flips, tricks, no-sells, piledrivers, destroyers, countless kickouts of finishing moves, and a ridiculously impressive fast pace.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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As with any popular interior design style from this time, some people took the look a bit too far, and spaces started to look a little too docile and frilly.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The guidance encourages agencies to explore alternatives such as artificial intelligence and machine translation where minimal assistance in other languages remains appropriate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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It was trained on the entire Internet to pull out statistical patterns in the language usage.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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All of these changes give your franchise mode an identity and life.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Get specific about the wording that identifies your people.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Though many residents supported clarifying the language, some residents were concerned that including the new wording on November's ballot was too soon.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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In footage captured by concert-goers on July 9, Wonder is heard speaking in a light-hearted tone.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The new Matlock was created by Urman, a Jane the Virgin alum whose project captures the essence of Andy Griffith's '80s legal drama while giving it a freshness in tone and subject matter.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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