phrasings

plural of phrasing
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as in voices
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 dictions
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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Noun
  • This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is available in six different formulations, each varying in scent and skin-care benefits, but their common denominator is shea butter, which leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data from Grand View Research suggests the global specialty chemicals market is now worth around $650 billion, with the industry playing a crucial role in supplying other sectors with the individual chemicals and formulations their production and manufacturing relies on.
    David Prosser, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Some coding-specific shortcuts are also available for debugging, adding logs and comments, and translating code into other languages.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Today, the company is expanding the service to a handful of other languages, starting with French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, and Spanish.
    Allison Johnson, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Popular expressions include the light and fruity Bunnahabhain 12 YO, the rich and Sherried 18 YO, and Toiteach A Dhà, a peated expression featuring a distinct smokiness and a fruity, layered complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Five Trail Barrel Proof Batch 003 offers a well-rounded, complex experience for whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate higher-proof expressions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • High-minded statements are just words if no one acts on them.
    Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The companies have to file financial statements which shine a spotlight on their budgets.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Phrasings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrasings. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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