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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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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
Noun
As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 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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It can be caused by eating something that contains spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, and symptoms can include choking when trying to feed, constipation, lack of facial expressions or weakness.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Whistlepig’s core lineup of age-statement expressions is very good, but the annual Boss Hog release is where this Vermont distillery really shines.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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This issue could be one Denver faces for years to come.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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When most pieces share a palette, almost any top works with almost any bottom, so a dozen items can cover dozens of looks.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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