How to Use body language in a Sentence

body language

noun
  • We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
  • Your body language isn't the same.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Shai says body language is her strength.
    — Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
  • Read the horse’s body language.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
  • One of the key things to look at is your dog's body language.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Strong, with his rigid body language, is at his best in that scene.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022
  • And Bryant’s body language said it all.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The Spurs’ body language changed.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • Lucy warns the puppy with her body language at the door.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Your focus goes to your body language and self-talk.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
  • Keeping your body language calm, look down or away from the dog.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
  • Other body language may be more telling.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Simple body language was even more telling.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
  • The sour mood of most Huskies was all over their faces and body language.
    — Mike Anthony, courant.com, 11 Dec. 2019
  • From the very first moment, the young dog’s body language says it all.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There’s yearning in their body language; there are ghosts in the weeds.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 June 2022
  • Joy, too, for the most part has returned to his face and body language.
    — Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Anybody who owns a dog or a cat knows how their body language tells you so much.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • So, take some time to practice and make sure your body language is in top shape.
    — Eric Titner, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2017
  • They were taught about why their tone and body language matter as much as their words.
    — Taazima Kala, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Then, look at others’ body language.
    — Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The body language is bad and the tension in the locker room is worse.
    — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 3 Feb. 2018
  • Finally, be aware of the tone of your voice and your body language.
    — Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2019
  • The body language and chemistry between these two says it all.
    — Johnny Lam, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Ruud’s body language was now that of a player who could not find a way.
    — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
  • The turnovers were bad, but the body language was just as concerning.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
  • Will the Rangers’ body language be better?
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • That has to start with me … the body language, the messaging.
    — Bob Ford, Philly.com, 8 May 2018
  • Peters crouched down and used a little body language to try to coax the ball fair.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
  • As soon as her longtime friend appears, her voice and body language change.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

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