as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help
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Recent Examples of mien
Bostwick grew up in Wyoming and cultivated a down-to-earth mien.
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Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
His nasal Midwestern cadence, earnest mien, and silver pompadour were as recognizable as Alfred Hitchcock’s voice, chins, and silhouette.
—Barry Blitt, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
Colvin, a sinewy former high-school wrestler whose rounded silver eyeglasses give him a scholarly mien, was plenty intrigued.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Possessing a round and pleasant face, Kinnear does not, at first glance, seem the obvious next initiate into a society that favors the more chiseled mien.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Katie Roiphe Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
His nasal Midwestern cadence, earnest mien, and silver pompadour were as recognizable as Alfred Hitchcock’s voice, chins, and silhouette.
—Barry Blitt, airmail.news, 18 Jan. 2025
Colvin, a sinewy former high-school wrestler whose rounded silver eyeglasses give him a scholarly mien, was plenty intrigued.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Possessing a round and pleasant face, Kinnear does not, at first glance, seem the obvious next initiate into a society that favors the more chiseled mien.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mien
Noun
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IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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And while the score may indicate the Panthers dominated, the analytics and coach Paul Maurice’s postgame demeanor said otherwise.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But despite her charming demeanor, the sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a place to call her own, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Motorists are also likely to encounter a heavy security presence as authorities continue to restrict access into the burn areas.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Finding this amino acid in water indicates the presence of fecal coliform bacteria from animal and human waste, which is hard to detect by itself.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Some species, such as green June beetles, cause turf damage in a different manner.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Thus, June’s competition will mark her first appearance at a sanctioned meet since the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her outfit for the final was a black dress whose arms, when lifted, gave the appearance of bat wings — a symbol associated with the young Bibas brothers who were abducted from Israel on Oct. 7 and killed in Gaza.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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“Mien.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mien. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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