1
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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In the days and weeks that followed, expressions of support poured in, both locally and from communities across the country and around the world.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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One that leans toward the latter category is President’s Choice, a whiskey collector’s favorite that includes single barrel expressions of bourbon and rye whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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A lot of the guests would presumably be recognizable faces, meaning that the couple not only has to deal with their own privacy, but everyone else's.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
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This low-maintenance beauty requires no pruning to maintain and tolerates heat and drought once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Noun
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At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The background jar stands alone, while the piece in the foreground overflows with a rainbow of plants, flowers, fruit, chamoy candies, gummies and a single real butterfly.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Venus, planet of partnership and beauty, moves through your 7th House of Partnership and stands opposite intimate Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, so other people’s needs contrast with your independence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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My mom still endures the 100-degree temperatures of Palm Springs and is eyeing these as a lightweight option to wear with tanks and sandals this summer.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The team looked at hematopoietic stem cells, the blood-forming stem cells that generate every red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet in the body, and zeroed in on the lysosome, the part of the cell that handles cellular recycling.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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With just a single command, the robot automatically handles the entire welding process from start to finish.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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