expresionless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresionless
Adjective
  • That virtue is undermined here by leads with minimal chemistry, one of them inexpressive and the other archly theatrical, by design if not to rewarding effect.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
  • Moments of physical intimacy between his protagonists are often relayed in rigid and frustratingly inexpressive language, which occasionally veers into the tiringly smutty.
    Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Manco isn’t necessarily the most dynamic protagonist in the world, but he’s centered and relatable in his anxiety over aging and his genuine love for Sammy, and an amusing deadpan presence with an accent the actor commits too.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Recent photos taken of the portion of the Kennedy Center still hidden by the tarp show the blank space where the sitting president’s name—which was added to the building in December of 2025—used to be.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 June 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling shelving can turn a blank wall into valuable storage, tall drapery panels can make even the most modest historic structure feel expansive, and oversized artwork can help the eye travel through a room in a way that feels immersive and intentional.
    Alyssa Longobucco, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Character designs are clean and readable, albeit unexpressive.
    Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
  • My face was an ugly, unexpressive mess.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021
Adjective
  • For decades, the north campus had no resident population, remaining a collection of vacant deteriorating buildings and residential programs for physical and mental health recovery.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Then, seven years ago, Cohen snagged a rare vacant plot for sale—modest in scale, at roughly half an acre, but blessed with pristine ocean frontage and perfect for the family escape of his imagination.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
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“Expresionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresionless. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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