phrases

NOUN

group of words; way of speaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expression idiom motto phrasing remark saying slogan terminology utterance wording

STRONG

byword catchphrase catchword diction locution maxim parlance phraseology shibboleth styling tag verbalism verbiage watchword

WEAK

wordage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

VERB

express in words carefully

Synonyms

STRONG

couch formulate frame present put say term utter voice word

WEAK

put into words

Antonyms

STRONG

take

Example Sentences

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People have these catch phrases deep in their brains.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

The catch phrases lodge in your brain, like it or not.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

To remove the ambiguity and resulting food waste, Assembly Bill 660 was signed into law and goes into effect July 1, which ultimately will reduce the phrases allowed on packages to just two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Over the years, Minogue has spoken about the Welsh side of her family and has said performing in Cardiff is always extra special, as she even knows a few phrases in Welsh.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Otto and TimeStar became frantic, their voices and phrases matching each other in ways that drew Petey’s attention.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles