Thesaurus results for PHRASINGS

phrasings

noun

plural of phrasing

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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Recent Examples of phrasings The way poetry defamiliarizes language and seeks unique phrasings seems to scramble this software’s ability to sort text. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 Distinguished with trademark quivers and phrasings that underlined meaning and action, his voice and range revealed few signs of deterioration. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025

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In KPop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo play the speaking voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, while EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami provide the singing voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In the last decade, Ofcom has permitted greater flexibility in the interpretation of its rules, allowing broadcasters to provide more partisan coverage through presenters and guests, with fewer challenging voices.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of voices

Noun

While applying topical antifungal creams can help reduce this smell over time, there are formulations with a fragrance that can mask this odor.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of formulations

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For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Flowkey works across laptops, phones, and tablets and is available in 11 languages.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of languages

Noun

Prayer, religious dress and other expressions of faith can be treated as foreign, political or threatening.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Muldrow’s fierce poetry and delivery, both political and personal, add layers of daring in deep expressions of dark history and bright, burning power.

— Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

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