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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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as in faces
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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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
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.
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Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The policy still countenances harmful mining, but with the intent of benefiting locals, not faraway CEOs or shareholders.
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Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenances
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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This issue could be one Denver faces for years to come.
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Earlier, Tracy was talking about being willing to expose your foibles as an actor and to let these people who don’t have to put their faces on-camera use them.
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Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.
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If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.
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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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