verbalisms

noun

plural of verbalism
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words the meticulous verbalism of the senator's prepared statement suggests that she knew that it would spark controversy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verbalisms
  1. voices
  2. formulations
  3. expressions
  4. statements
Noun
  • Our understanding of the American story is richer—and more complete—when all of its voices are heard.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Mayor Rusty Knox has been one of the voices opposed to expanding the lanes.
    — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Definition of voices
Noun
  • Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
    — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There’s no shortage of options to choose from, either, including formulations made for specific conditions (pregnancy, postpartum, and premenopause, to name a few) or age.
    — Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • The premise is begging for those capable of delivering big expressions to capture what the F1 drama would have been like in the 1960s.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The three machines arrayed before me are designed to capture every inch of a performer’s body—their facial expressions, their physical movements, the grain of their voice—and use this data to create an AI likeness.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of expressions
Noun
  • Republicans have sought to cast Talarico as too far to the left for Texas, highlighting his past statements on gender and other issues.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of statements
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“Verbalisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verbalisms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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