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as in expressions
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 faces
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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1
as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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as in tolerates
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 countenances
River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Solid, strong guys with militaristic countenances.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The policy still countenances harmful mining, but with the intent of benefiting locals, not faraway CEOs or shareholders.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenances
Noun
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But on the Internet he might be best known for his facial expressions and reactions from red carpet photo calls and interviews.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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With Fox News’ core programming on the Fox One streaming service, Fox Nation has leaned into ancillary fare anchored by famous faces, and supplemented with some exclusive sports and event programming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the militant group accepts it, the plan called for Hamas to lay down its arms and renounce governance in the Strip.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 Sep. 2025
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Completeness is the chance that Arthur accepts a valid proof.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift is a huge source of costume inspiration every year, but this year's looks are likely to be even more prolific in the wake of the engagement news.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of these different looks show up later in the lyric videos, via brief video loops that run behind the giant-sized lyric excerpts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The traditionally commercial model now endures mostly thanks to figures like Santiago Segura.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Todd was previously a judge in the Davidson County General Sessions Court, which handles low-level cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Of all the intriguing storylines following the Knicks throughout training camp, none may be as interesting as how the organization handles the last roster spot.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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