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posing

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊzɪŋ]

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Learn how to use posing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “art, photography”

(verb) to stand or sit in a particular way so that someone can take your picture or create a work of art. When you pose, you are showing your body and face in a way that looks good or tells a story.

Example

She is posing beautifully for the family photo.

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He didn't want to pose for the picture, so he turned away.

Example

Can you pose for a picture with me?

Context: “deception, behavior”

(verb) to pretend to be something or someone you are not. When you pose like this, you might be tricking others into thinking you are different from who you really are.

Example

He was just posing as a superhero during the school play.

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She realized he was not really a doctor; he was just posing.

Example

Why are you posing as someone you're not?

Context: “art, photography”

(noun) the action of standing or sitting in a particular way for a picture or artwork. When someone is in a pose, they have chosen how their body looks in that moment.

Example

The model's pose was elegant and captivating.

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His awkward pose made the photo look funny.

Example

What kind of pose do you want to try for this photo?

Context: “behavior, attitude”

(noun) a way of behaving that is intended to impress others or show off. This could be pretentious or trying too hard to be noticed.

Example

She had a confident pose that made her look strong.

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His pose seemed fake and made people uncomfortable.

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Do you think she is adopting a pose to impress us?

How to pronounce posing

Pronunciation: [ˈpoʊzɪŋ]

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