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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
And the Florida governor isn't the only one who appears to be borrowing Trump phraseology.
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Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 10 July 2023
As a first-act finale, the song — incorporating some twists on Douglass’s phraseology — is a kind of motivational summation of the experiences of the young Douglass, after escaping slavery and making an extraordinary ascent to ever-greater influence.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
It’s all cloaked in the phraseology of being true to the faith.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
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Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 10 July 2023
As a first-act finale, the song — incorporating some twists on Douglass’s phraseology — is a kind of motivational summation of the experiences of the young Douglass, after escaping slavery and making an extraordinary ascent to ever-greater influence.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
It’s all cloaked in the phraseology of being true to the faith.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022
If a creator doesn’t respond, or doesn’t respond fast enough, he or she is labeled a gatekeeper (for those not fluent in TikTok phraseology, this is not a compliment).
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phraseology
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An autopsy report declared Brooks' manner of death was homicide, according to his family's attorney.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The EDAs can enhance identity management in the following manner: • Automated Workflows: SCIM offers a protocol to automate workflows to handle identity changes through the integration of service providers and identity providers.—
Ravi Laudya,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Jason Schwartzman, one of the most innovative actors of recent decades, is too easy to take for granted, because his acting remains inseparable from his utterly unique voice and diction, his air of inescapably sincere whimsy and thoughtful spontaneity.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Whose diction stays this grand, this ornamented, when they’ve been stripped of everything, perhaps even their sanity?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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The group has now conquered the list of the top-selling full-lengths and EPs in any style connected to rock, including the harder side of the genre, with five different releases.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Here’s our ranking Taste-Off: The best (and worst) pre- and probiotic sodas in local markets Italian sausage is made in various styles, including mild, hot and sweet.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Michigan’s approach through its Global Talent Initiative illustrates how comprehensive language programs can transform careers.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The production contains adult language and addresses sensitive topics, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, a suicide attempt, loss of a child and the use of psychiatric medication, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Continuous megawatt power millimeter-waves can also be efficiently (>90 percent) guided to great distances (>10 km) using a variety of modes and waveguide (pipes) systems, including the potential of using smooth bore coiled and jointed/ joined tubing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both the rear- and front-facing cameras feature night and portrait modes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Councilmember Dave Donelson said voters may have been confused by the November measure's wording and a competing effort to ban recreational sales, per 9News.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Feliz said the wording suggested faculty allow ICE officers access into classrooms without questioning their motives or legal grounds.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Feb. 2025
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Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the portability factor, stick foundations' solid, creamy formulation tends to be more foolproof than liquid formulas, which are more prone to creasing and caking.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Therefore, the key to maximizing bioavailability is a drug’s formulation, which affects how well it is absorbed, distributed, and utilized by the body.—
Paul McClure
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Phraseology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phraseology. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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