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July 21, 2024

Word of the Day: Visage

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Word of the Day
: July 21, 2024

\VIZ-ij\ noun

What It Means

Visage is a formal word that refers to someone’s face or facial expression, or to the general appearance of something.

// Manny was surprised to see the smiling visage of his childhood friend, now running for the state senate, beaming down from a billboard.

// Don’t be intimidated by the rugged visage of the mountain; it’s accessible to climbers of all skill levels.

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