Thesaurus results for BODY LANGUAGE

body language

noun

Definition of body language

as in attitude

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 When speaking in her unmistakable throaty voice, her expressive body language (hand movements often complement her sentences) reveals her assertiveness. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Allow your dog to set the pace, paying attention to their body language to measure their comfort with new experiences. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Consider your colleague’s tone and body language to gauge their feelings. — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for body language

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Due to multiple malfunctions in the LINK spacecraft's attitude control system, space engineers have decided to abandon the boost attempt.

— David Szondy August 20, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
Asked about Fernandez’s future in a press conference to preview Chelsea’s clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday, Alonso praised the Argentina international’s quality and attitude in training at Cobham without giving a definitive response.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

Rezaei’s remarks are another indication of the control exerted by Tehran’s hardliners and their growing readiness to adopt a more offensive posture.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
That’s the result of Rojas’ work in the winter to clean up his posture at the plate.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of posture

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Our second president, John Adams, was said to have had a sarcastic demeanor and made biting remarks about his contemporaries.

— John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Throughout camp, Campbell has been bullish on Miller, a first-round pick, praising his consistency and demeanor.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

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