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movements or positions of the body that express a person's thoughts or feelings
We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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Recent Examples of body language
The committee was unable to unearth a single statement or even body language suggesting Cheney coached Hutchinson’s testimony.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
While there are stats, viral social media posts and body language experts who may question how hard Butler competed, the five-time All-NBA selection remains confident in his ability to carry a heavy load … whether in Miami or elsewhere.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The difference here is that director Ross knows just how much there is to mine in the faces and body language of a roomful of reform school residents awaiting punishment, or in the quiet, devastated aftermath.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Other factors that influence this decision are the human's body language (dogs usually prefer people who can provide them with comfort over those who are overly stressed), specific personality traits, age and gender.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
While there are stats, viral social media posts and body language experts who may question how hard Butler competed, the five-time All-NBA selection remains confident in his ability to carry a heavy load … whether in Miami or elsewhere.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The difference here is that director Ross knows just how much there is to mine in the faces and body language of a roomful of reform school residents awaiting punishment, or in the quiet, devastated aftermath.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Other factors that influence this decision are the human's body language (dogs usually prefer people who can provide them with comfort over those who are overly stressed), specific personality traits, age and gender.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for body language
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body language
Noun
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My jokes are Mike Franks’, my attitude is Mike Franks.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regarding distribution prospects in India, Churi expressed optimism about changing audience attitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite his refusal to back down in his campaign to win over the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders, Trump’s friendly tone on the subject denotes a much less forceful posture compared to his treatment of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Craig Sweeny’s screenplay strikes a frequently arch posture to accommodate this trickster protagonist, which undermines any pretense of seriousness elsewhere.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, an opponent can go between the legs, hesitate, then uncork a crossover to shift Bridges out of his defensive stance and get a straight line drive to the rim.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the President-elect’s current position on TikTok is a reverse from his 2020 stance, when Trump sought to ban TikTok.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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His facial expressions conveyed a balance of seriousness and power, tempered with a calm, consoling demeanor that projected control.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Along the way, Freeman has won over fans, students, alumni, administrators and boosters not only for winning but for his calm and positive demeanor, deep faith and interactions in private and public settings.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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