1
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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2
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
If Derek Jeter invented the strategy of preemptive blandness, a verbal jiu-jitsu move that cloaks every utterance in a gauze of impenetrable nothingness, Tom Brady has earned a Vantablack® belt in the discipline.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
In practice, a concept would often correspond to a sentence in a text document, or an equivalent speech utterance.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Even the utterance can elicit groans of those who once loathed the feel of skin-tight denim all the way to the ankles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Ukrainians are watching Trump nominate his Cabinet, scouring each official’s past utterances for hints about future American policies.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
In practice, a concept would often correspond to a sentence in a text document, or an equivalent speech utterance.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Even the utterance can elicit groans of those who once loathed the feel of skin-tight denim all the way to the ankles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Ukrainians are watching Trump nominate his Cabinet, scouring each official’s past utterances for hints about future American policies.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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Bell and Menzel voice sisters Anna and Elsa, respectively, while Gad is the voice of Olaf, their childhood snowman brought to life by Elsa's magic.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a sworn statement issued after an execution date is scheduled, Corrections Director Bryan Stirling certifies that each method is available.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Looking for clarity The wind industry lobby group American Clean Power in a Jan. 20 statement described Trump’s order as a blanket measure that will jeopardize domestic energy development and harm American businesses and workers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But so are some aspects of DEI, which have also been hostile to open expression.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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And there was no one with a better incredulous expression and heavy sigh.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many other huge companies have never used either word over that span.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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Waiting for Vance beneath a low arch, in front of a gate that had the words arbeit macht frei set into its ironwork, was Abba Naor, a survivor of the camp.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
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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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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