make a statement

Idioms  

1. Create a certain impression; communicate an idea or mood without using words. For example, The furnishings here make a statement about the company. [Mid-1900s]

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make a statement

In releasing the track, Boy George presumably wanted to turn heads, to make a statement.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

Early in the proceedings, Paul ordered Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, from the hearing room for trying to make a statement on his client’s behalf.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Some who expect the Fed to eventually hike agree that Warsh doesn’t need to make a statement by moving now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

When Justice Sotomayor does these public events, she generally seems to plant questions with her interlocutor that will allow her to make a statement.

From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026

Pauline challenged her to be intentional, to plan her work, to make a statement in each photograph, no matter how straightforward the photo might seem.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng