1
as in voices
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
in a true democracy, a person can freely express his or her views
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
an upraised thumb is now universally recognized as a gesture expressing approval or encouragement
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
could you express your opinion of the book in words a little more precise than "lousy"?
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in embodies
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in messengers
one that carries a message or does an errand
the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of expresses
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 June 2026
This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Newmark expresses admiration for his puppet co-star.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Cancer is a deeply sensitive Water sign, after all, so while transiting its sentimental territory, the love planet expresses love and affection through care, protection and vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Nonetheless, the sentiment that the quote expresses is valid, says Taylor.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Beyond concerns of public policy, Leo expresses a range of humanistic reservations about AI.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Verb
The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 June 2026
This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Newmark expresses admiration for his puppet co-star.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Cancer is a deeply sensitive Water sign, after all, so while transiting its sentimental territory, the love planet expresses love and affection through care, protection and vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Nonetheless, the sentiment that the quote expresses is valid, says Taylor.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Beyond concerns of public policy, Leo expresses a range of humanistic reservations about AI.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
Verb
-
Alongside the songstress, other attendees included main cast Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Greta Lee, who voices main antagonist Lilypad in the film.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
-
Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante, Robbie Daymond is Dante’s nephew Vergil, and Scout Taylor-Compton voices Lady on the TV series.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
View gallery - 10 images Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
-
Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
-
Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Mid-cap play Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, says mid-cap stocks could offer value if oil prices continue to fall, as lower energy prices ease pressure on inflation and interest rate expectations.—
Alex Buckmaster,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
-
Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
-
The candidates have performed in a way that embodies their entertainment pedigrees.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
-
Kane embodies greatness and surrounds himself with it.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
This happens because mast cells build up in your bone marrow and release chemical messengers that increase bone breakdown.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 May 2026
-
But other cosmic messengers exist.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
-
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
-
That implies nearly 44% from Monday’s close.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
-
Summer, and all the vacation days and potential travel that implies, is upon us.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
