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choice of words

NOUN
expression
Synonyms
STRONGEST
definition explanation interpretation language phrase remark speech statement style term voice word
STRONG
announcement argument articulation assertion asseveration commentary communication declaration delivery diction elucidation emphasis enunciation execution exposition formulation idiom intonation issue locution mention narration phraseology phrasing pronouncement rendition speaking utterance vent voicing writ
WEAK
set phrase turn of phrase
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question silence
STRONG
concealment denial quiet suppression
NOUN
phrasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diction phrase terminology
STRONG
language locution manner mode parlance phraseology style verbalism words
WEAK
turn of phrase wordage
NOUN
terminology
Synonyms
STRONGEST
jargon language lingo phrasing vocabulary
STRONG
diction locution nomenclature onomastics phraseology words
WEAK
turn of phrase wordage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
standard
NOUN
verbalism
Synonyms
STRONG
diction language locution manner mode parlance phrase phraseology phrasing style terminology words
WEAK
turn of phrase wordage
NOUN
verbalization
Synonyms
STRONG
announcement argument articulation assertion asseveration commentary communication declaration definition delivery diction elucidation emphasis enunciation execution explanation exposition formulation idiom interpretation intonation issue language locution mention narration phrase phraseology phrasing pronouncement remark rendition speaking speech statement style term utterance vent vocalization voice voicing word writ
WEAK
set phrase turn of phrase
Antonyms
STRONG
concealment denial question quiet silence suppression vagueness
NOUN
vocalization
Synonyms
STRONG
announcement argument articulation assertion asseveration commentary communication declaration definition delivery diction elucidation emphasis enunciation execution explanation exposition formulation idiom interpretation intonation issue language locution mention narration phrase phraseology phrasing pronouncement remark rendition speaking speech statement style term utterance vent verbalization voice voicing word writ
WEAK
set phrase turn of phrase
Antonyms
STRONG
concealment denial question quiet silence suppression vagueness
NOUN
wording
Synonyms
STRONGEST
language manner phrasing terminology
STRONG
diction locution mode parlance phraseology style words
WEAK
turn of phrase wordage

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"I explicitly do not share this choice of words, and we will also have to talk about it," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said ahead of the meeting.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Mr. McCallum’s sharp alliterations and choice of words transform a book review into a wonderful exploration of a mercurial star.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

In a statement posted to economist Laurence Kotlikoff’s Substack External link, Hassett said he regretted his choice of words.

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

She later said she regretted her choice of words.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

“Sweetie, no, I’m sorry. That’s not what I—poor choice of words, okay? I just think maybe you and your mom and I should talk about this.”

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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