as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return
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Recent Examples of expectance
Giannina Altuve posted video of the family celebrating the expectance of their second child on Sunday afternoon.
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Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectance
Noun
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Milazimi’s exhibition for the 2026 Kosovo pavilion, curated by José Esparza Chong Cuy, centers around a massive, eight-panel painting that foregrounds groups of such figures in various states of suspension and anticipation.—
Thomas Patier,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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The riders Gagliarducci, co-owner of Andre’s Italian Restaurant who lives in Studio City, moved her family’s restaurant to 5400 Wilshire Boulevard in 2024, in anticipation of the D Line extension.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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At the same time, many graduates are entering the workforce with expectations that are not aligned with today’s labor market.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Have no expectations, but rather abundant expectancy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the website, officials gave a blanket four hour wait expectancy, and said passengers should plan accordingly.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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