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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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2
as in statement
something that is said
celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterance
Though voice-to-text translation is pretty good these days, there is a solid chance that your utterance will be misheard.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Pumping out press releases acclaiming every utterance of Trump is easy money in bright-red districts.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
Jean-Baptiste delivers this utterance with the hollowness of someone who’s just come back from a war instead of a housewife and mother who picks fights with employees at a furniture store.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
At the moment, partisan anger is all the rage, and that finds its utterance.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Pumping out press releases acclaiming every utterance of Trump is easy money in bright-red districts.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
Jean-Baptiste delivers this utterance with the hollowness of someone who’s just come back from a war instead of a housewife and mother who picks fights with employees at a furniture store.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
At the moment, partisan anger is all the rage, and that finds its utterance.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterance
Noun
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The voice actor began his career as a character designer for Jim Henson's Muppet Babies.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The mic feature has clear voice detection for phone calls, voice commands, or smart phone prompts.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Noun
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This story has been updated with a statement from Rep. Garbarino.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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On Thursday, the FTC was joined by the Department of Justice’s antitrust division in filing an antitrust statement of interest against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard over their ESG policies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Participants will discover the creative possibilities of technology in narrative creation, including the application of Afrofuturism to enhance representation and expression.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The use of the words 'genocide' or 'acts of genocide' to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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Letters are limited to less than 250 words and must be signed (no pseudonyms nor initials).You must include your email address, address with city and daytime phone number for verification.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2025
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The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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“Utterance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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