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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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as in statement
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterance
This is a strange utterance for the President of the United States to make about official business.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
In fact, of the 16 datasets our team located, four are not made available to researchers; six include utterances from fewer than 300 children (five others had no information about the number of children represented).
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
With the election only four days away, every utterance is magnified, as Republicans and Democrats battle for any small advantage that might tip the scales in their favor for what’s lining up to be a photo finish.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Hate speech laws condemning homophobic utterances have failed to pass for similar reasons.
—Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2019
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
In fact, of the 16 datasets our team located, four are not made available to researchers; six include utterances from fewer than 300 children (five others had no information about the number of children represented).
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
With the election only four days away, every utterance is magnified, as Republicans and Democrats battle for any small advantage that might tip the scales in their favor for what’s lining up to be a photo finish.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Hate speech laws condemning homophobic utterances have failed to pass for similar reasons.
—Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a series of statements Friday, the Department of Homeland Security said the 18-month extension to TPS available to some 937,000 eligible immigrants is warranted based on adverse political, economic or environmental conditions in their home countries.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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The suspect will be charged with three counts of deadly conduct with a possibility for additional charges to follow, according to the police statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The New York State Legislature screening with Rehabilitation Through the Arts highlights the central message of the film about the potential of rehabilitation and artistic expression as tools for change inside the prison system.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Jan. 2025
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The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Arched across the top were the words Justin Carr Wants World Peace.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel spoke those words following Ohio State’s 28-0 victory over Purdue, improving the Buckeyes’ record to 7-0 (3-0 in the Big Ten).—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The model will be trained on large data sets of formulations and components for cosmetics.—
Britney Nguyen,
Quartz,
18 Jan. 2025
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The formulation also contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, which promises Botox-life effects for smoothing expression lines around the forehead, eyes, and mouth.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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