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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These are just a few of the phrases you might have seen on your food items:

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

Beatty’s lyrics are filled with strong images and evocative phrases — the paint chipping off a “white picket dream” in the new album’s “Fleur de Lis,” for instance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Common phrases included free bread, free money and just free.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

For example, listen to the phrases in the melody of "The Riddle Song" and see how they line up with the four sentences in the song.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones