as in mode
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
in the poet's somewhat affected locution, word order is often reversed and so we have "the sea serene"
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Recent Examples of locution
Confucius says—an old-fashioned locution, perhaps, but appropriate here—never to take interest in feats of strength.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
That archly strangled locution, the ceaseless scorn: the vendor’s voice nags at the former Dean Street boy.
—Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023
That mysterious locution and the lack of additional details raised the possibility that something more than the sniffles might be ailing the Boss.
—Stuart Munro, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
In diplomatic memorandums, officials avoided the term military base; the preferred locution was joint communications facility.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022
With its mess of divergent voices, picture-poems, and eccentric locutions, the result is baffling, beautiful, and always fascinatingly Notley.
—David Wallace, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020
President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a retro Texan by birth and locution.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Consider common appeals to allyship and altruism; such locutions convey a sort of optional quality, a moralistic tone, and unreliable trendiness.
—Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2019
On this night, Dylan made every word count, and sang with a blues master’s locution.
—Greg Kot, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
That archly strangled locution, the ceaseless scorn: the vendor’s voice nags at the former Dean Street boy.
—Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023
That mysterious locution and the lack of additional details raised the possibility that something more than the sniffles might be ailing the Boss.
—Stuart Munro, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
In diplomatic memorandums, officials avoided the term military base; the preferred locution was joint communications facility.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022
With its mess of divergent voices, picture-poems, and eccentric locutions, the result is baffling, beautiful, and always fascinatingly Notley.
—David Wallace, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020
President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a retro Texan by birth and locution.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Consider common appeals to allyship and altruism; such locutions convey a sort of optional quality, a moralistic tone, and unreliable trendiness.
—Astra Taylor, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2019
On this night, Dylan made every word count, and sang with a blues master’s locution.
—Greg Kot, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locution
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Popular on Variety This has been a transformative year for Asylum/Pantheon, which has been in growth mode since Endeavor invested in the company last year.Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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To smooth your transition into vacation mode—and avoid whittling away the first few days simply decompressing—Nasir also recommends reducing your pre-break load as much as possible.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Lawrence Maternity style will never look the same.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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There’s a lot of background chatter that suggests more people present, and a male doll of the same size and style.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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This marks a major departure in tone for a Democratic administration.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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On broader social media platforms, consistency in tone and visuals helps amplify your message while ensuring your authenticity shines through.Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The novel is a gothic, psychosexual thriller in the vein of Rebecca and Gone Girl.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Idaho in February also attempted its first execution in 12 years but halted the procedure when prison staff members were unable to locate a viable vein.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Locution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locution. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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