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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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2
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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3
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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4
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
That same evening, a similar expression of Puerto Rican pride could be felt on Detroit’s West Side, with the sounds of Bad Bunny’s slurry voice pouring onto Livernois Avenue.
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Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Mackenzie Davis stars in the story of what happens after the end of civilization, which may have seemed too familiar or too current for some people, but this is a remarkably rewarding examination of the power of connection and the need for expression, even after everything has fallen apart.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the sender's expression of both solidarity and helplessness captures well the mood of an outraged regional and global public, reckoning with its powerlessness in the face of the accumulating moral depravity in Gaza.
—Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Mackenzie Davis stars in the story of what happens after the end of civilization, which may have seemed too familiar or too current for some people, but this is a remarkably rewarding examination of the power of connection and the need for expression, even after everything has fallen apart.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the sender's expression of both solidarity and helplessness captures well the mood of an outraged regional and global public, reckoning with its powerlessness in the face of the accumulating moral depravity in Gaza.
—Alia Brahimi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
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Pritzker had positioned himself as a check on the mayor’s worst impulses and the voice of fiscal and economic reason in a state and city badly needing adult supervision.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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His television credits include The Sopranos, 30 Rock, Boardwalk Empire, Miracle Workers and the voice of Good Buddy in Poker Face.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Here's a look at how hot it's expected to get and how to stay safe.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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The company provides direct contributions of $50 a month to employees' student loans, with no cap on these benefits, in terms of time frame or amount.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Aides privately described it as the best stretch of his presidency—possibly across both terms.—
Carlo Versano
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The historic Texas fighting phrase comes from the 1835 launch of the Texas Revolution against Mexico.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Those phrases, used among student protestors to voice support for a liberated Palestinian people, were viewed by some in the Jewish community as manifestations of hate.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Test your soil every three years or so and follow the test recommendations for your fertilizer formulation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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When Watkins flipped open the visor of his helmet, Donnelly’s face had turned blue.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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The words weren’t written yet and that’s never happened before.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Give me their backstory in 100 words… Gyokeres returns to England with a significantly higher profile after his first arrival.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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He had been raised on some of the similar idioms and great nuances of English and Irish folk music.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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Even something as silly as that hockey idiom challenge couldn’t dampen my enthusiasm for long.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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