Thesaurus results for EXPRESSION

expression

noun

ik-ˈspre-shən

Definition of expression

as in voice

an act, process, or means of putting something into words the poem is his expression of his grief upon the loss of his beloved wife

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as in look

facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling we could tell by the fans' expressions that the Chicago Cubs had lost again

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as in term

a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field the expression "John Doe" is used in legal proceedings to refer to a person whose actual name is either unknown or being withheld from the public

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as in phrase

a sequence of words having a specific meaning the popular expression "raining cats and dogs" is meaningless in other languages

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Recent Examples of expression After initial testing, though data began to be collected by the observatory in 2005, IceCube was completed in 2011 as the ultimate expression of Halzen's theory. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Let’s see if this expression is repeated on the Dolby Theatre stage. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 The staffer refused to answer questions but listened, with a surprised expression, as the producer called the mission’s number and played the voicemail greeting in its entirety. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expression

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Noun

The challenge is to identify the right voices and build an institution around them, rather than treating them as one-off projects.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
We are constantly connected, yet often isolated, each with our own voice while genuine dialogue can be hard to achieve.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of voice

Noun

Floor-to-ceiling windows grace both the city and river-view rooms, all replete with white oak fixtures and a stylish mid-century modern look.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Hotties and Megan’s friends, including WNBA star Angel Reese, loved her latest look, which even had a pink Chanel bag with a matching phone case.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of look

Noun

Players on the winning team of this year’s Finals will each take home $60,000, while runners-up will earn $20,000 apiece, under terms of the historic collective bargaining agreement signed earlier this year between owners and players.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Several polls have shown the Texas contest competitive as Abbott seeks a fourth term in office.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of term

Noun

Before trying a peptide strip, check whether the specific formulation, not just the active ingredient, carries that approval.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
If drugstore brands follow prestige lines into oil-in-serum formulations, the two-step routine collapses into one.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

The front door locks at night, but there is always a staff member at the desk to buzz you in and greet you with a smile.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of smile

Noun

Stamos had posted a 400-word statement on Instagram Sunday, which Variety reprinted in a previous story.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Every week brings word of a new grift, a new meme coin, a Melania doc, a pay-for-access club, or fresh funds from Gulf grandees looking for leverage.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of word

Noun

The first Velvet Underground album, the mid-period Beatles, Kinks, and Creedence Clearwater Revival records, with enough time, seem almost like different components to the same idiom.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Cinema is, after all, a language, and Belgian filmmakers come from a country built on the need to understand language as a bridge—between its regions, its people, and its idioms.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of idiom

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