1
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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3
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
Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
James, with his doleful countenance, makes the adult Hal vaguely sympathetic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
And there’s a refusal on the part of these groups to countenance that.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
James, with his doleful countenance, makes the adult Hal vaguely sympathetic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
But Israel has refused to countenance any Hamas control in Gaza, while Hamas has shown little appetite for disbanding its battalions of armed fighters or sending its Gaza leaders into exile.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
And there’s a refusal on the part of these groups to countenance that.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Pamela Anderson is baring it all about going bare face.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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At this point, Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse grabbed Hertl by the face with his left hand and wrapped his right arm around Hertl’s shoulder.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting participants for a trial testing whether people with advanced lung disease, including COPD, can tolerate taking semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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At the 10:19 mark of the second quarter, Brown caught the ball in the left corner, with his feet set behind the 3-point line, and had a seemingly wide-open look at the basket.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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As the subtitle indicates, Baker’s book is a critical look at how this idea of entrepreneurialism has been used as a tool to alternatively discipline or distract workers from the ever-increasing concentration of wealth.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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In that mighty visage, Stephens and Hernandez tease out a theme of grand scope and urgency.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Those who prefer a true skin-like visage will love it, while those keen on a glowy finish can build to that level.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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