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
This graphic novel, which relies heavily on illustration, is ideal for reluctant readers and provides a realistic portrayal of how nonverbal individuals communicate through signs and body language.
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
Yang, beneath a hilariously ever-growing wig, communicated through his body language Barry’s fear of not being taken seriously.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead, maintain eye contact with the shark and read its body language.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
As soon as her longtime friend appears, her voice and body language change.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
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The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.—
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Maintaining an upright posture, press the dumbbells overhead until your elbows are almost straight.—
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The Four Freedoms were civic posture.—
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The move marks a clear departure from Washington’s earlier stance, which presumed rejection of nearly all such requests.—
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Trump has so far not taken a strong stance on either the issue of Taiwan or in the spat between China and Japan.—
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From there, the Princess of Wales appeared more regal than ever, both in her demeanor but also in her style and diplomatic duties.—
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Sheinbaum, known for her cool, steely demeanor, sought to play down his comments.—
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“Body language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20language. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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