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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease
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2
as in face
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
the EMT's purposeful countenance was in stark contrast to everyone else's hysteria
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as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace
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Recent Examples of countenance
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Cordial countenance is quiet leadership, the atmosphere shift that makes truth telling possible.
—Adam Dietz, Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
What Perez, above, won’t countenance, seemingly, is ownership of the entire club passing into private hands, like City or PSG.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Sarah Pidgeon The modern-day Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Sarah Pidgeon donned a soft glam countenance the late Calvin Klein publicist would approve of.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Cordial countenance is quiet leadership, the atmosphere shift that makes truth telling possible.
—Adam Dietz, Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The castrato was proud to call himself the boy’s father, never publicly countenancing the reality that this was impossible.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
What Perez, above, won’t countenance, seemingly, is ownership of the entire club passing into private hands, like City or PSG.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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The top-scoring expression matures for an astounding six years in white American oak barrels.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The proud father shared a few clips of Brayden exhibiting his personality, from fishing with his dad, to making faces during a school performance, and running freely in their neighborhood.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Proprietary foundation models give AKOOL an unmatched edge—from hyper-realistic human avatars with natural body motion and emotion, to instant face swap, custom avatar creation, and industry-leading lip sync in 150+ languages.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly — and so does Penny’s composure.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Four years on, the Loom & Leaf hasn’t lost its composure.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Mackinac Bridge accepts cash, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Tennessean recognizes students who excel in different arenas by accepting nominations and then readers get to vote for the best of the best.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The premiere of another hit sitcom is what made Louis-Dreyfus consider her appearance, but, by then, Elaine's look had been crafted.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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Its classic look is perfect for layering over a thermal shirt or slipping under a cute cardigan.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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The former talk show host wowed fans with her new visage at the 2026 Tony Awards.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, bet on the enduring ability of human ingenuity, enterprise, and markets to create value over time.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Now, 20 years later, Robin returns home for a deeply personal look at the enduring impact of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in American history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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