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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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Recent Examples of phrasing
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Yet Kilmer did it — all while capturing the timbre and distinct phrasings of Morrison's vocals.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Applications powered by LLMs understand the context of user queries, ensuring that results are more relevant to the actual inquiry, no matter the phrasing of the request.
—Ravikiran Dharmavaram, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Prompt Development Life Cycle (this is the most common phrasing).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Court decided that the phrasing of the law does not prevent individuals from recovering damages resulting from personal injuries.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Yet Kilmer did it — all while capturing the timbre and distinct phrasings of Morrison's vocals.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Applications powered by LLMs understand the context of user queries, ensuring that results are more relevant to the actual inquiry, no matter the phrasing of the request.
—Ravikiran Dharmavaram, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Prompt Development Life Cycle (this is the most common phrasing).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing
Noun
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And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The company's technology detects and removes unauthorized content, including deepfakes and voice simulations.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Apart from any constitutional questions, there is also the problem that confessional language issued by the secretary of state in his official capacity distorts the message of Easter.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China has approached some G20 governments with wording for a joint declaration voicing support for the multilateral trading system, an EU diplomat told Reuters.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just the wording itself, that someone is expressing displeasure towards great Russia?—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Great leaders inspire confidence by articulating a compelling future, rallying their teams, and turning crisis into momentum.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Identifying your strengths is the foundation for articulating your value proposition.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.—
Laura Ratliff,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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