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visage

[viz-ij] / ˈvɪz ɪdʒ /


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But just months after his capture in a stunning raid by US special forces, the interim government is gradually erasing Maduro's visage from public life.

From Barron's ● May 16, 2026

When he gazed at the camera as Pennywise the clown, the resulting alert conveyed no concern about the menacing visage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

As she handed over the decks to DJ Shaw, Landry’s stern visage eased into a blissful smile.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

So when a slideshow of Kelly’s hairless visage appeared on the screen, Dokoupil fell bracingly silent.

From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2026

I described his ungartered stockings, his unlaced doublet, and his pale visage.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

But in an administration that privileges snarling visages, Witkoff is nearly universally described as “kind,” or “nice,” a quality he has used to good diplomatic effect.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Guests who stop to see the visages of famous guests at the hotel’s Talking Heads Gallery will also find a new portrait of Charles by David Downton, known for his fashion illustrations.

From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023

One scene demanded tortillas emblazoned with the guests’ visages; at what Tobman calls the eleventh hour, they found a laser that could etch the tortillas without marring the food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2022

The Michigan-based Siegers Seed Co. sells so-called "Super Freak" pumpkins which are renowned for their various bump-covered visages.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022

We made our way through the crush, our visages cast down, little liking the press of people.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson


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