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as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words many writers have used poetry as a means to give utterance to their deepest thoughts
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as in statements
something that is said celebrities whose every utterance is treated as though it were newsworthy
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Recent Examples of utterances Here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz, this time with excerpts and utterances from March 15 to 21. —
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving? —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026 There are a few inarticulate screams and sobs but no dialogue, no lyrics, no spoken intro, no utterances at all. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance. —Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026 Are there individual cells in the language network that respond to certain utterances, akin to how concept neurons only respond to specific concepts? —Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025 There were a few words or phrases that Live Translation didn't catch or misunderstood, but the gist of most utterances was caught and accurately translated. —Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 Some of their utterances are just indiscriminate broadcasts, but certain species use quiet tones to target a limited set of listeners, or even an individual. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025 No instances of previous utterances are inquired about. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving? —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026 There are a few inarticulate screams and sobs but no dialogue, no lyrics, no spoken intro, no utterances at all. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 Across the continent, among allies that usually tread carefully in responding to utterances from the White House, the response was immediate and emphatic, and recognized an existential threat to the transatlantic alliance. —Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026 Are there individual cells in the language network that respond to certain utterances, akin to how concept neurons only respond to specific concepts? —Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025 There were a few words or phrases that Live Translation didn't catch or misunderstood, but the gist of most utterances was caught and accurately translated. —Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 Some of their utterances are just indiscriminate broadcasts, but certain species use quiet tones to target a limited set of listeners, or even an individual. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025 No instances of previous utterances are inquired about. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
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If voices talk over each other, name the order and suggest quick check-ins, because a little structure keeps momentum friendly and fun for everyone.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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But the magic comes from the simple concert format, which places all of the focus on Platt and Zegler’s voices.— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
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Selected by a panel of arts educators, these students stood out for both technical ability and expressive range across performance videos, written statements and artistic résumés.— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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In addition to forceful statements from family members, a 10-page motion to deny bail was filed by Yolo County District Jeff Reisig prior to the hearing.— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances.— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the Chargers won’t be shy about using Mesidor equally in running or passing situations.— Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Across the whole company, Tobin on Thursday said Dover expects over $1 billion in revenue in 2026 from applications tied to AI and power generation infrastructure — in other words, the buzzy trends driving so much of the market.— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.— Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Body and skin care formulations are also available.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Utterances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/utterances. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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