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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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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
Those tensions, coupled with the Trump administration’s attacks on universities, have left some school communities wrestling with how to balance civility and safety with open expression and debate.
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John Branch, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, brooches offer a unique opportunity for personal expression.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The good news is that Mars will slip into productive Virgo on June 17, turning your focus back to passion projects, creative expression or maybe even a summer fling!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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John Branch, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, brooches offer a unique opportunity for personal expression.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The good news is that Mars will slip into productive Virgo on June 17, turning your focus back to passion projects, creative expression or maybe even a summer fling!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
The use of dance and movement, costuming and even facial expressions during the performance can be as effective, even more so, than words that convey the weight of these gender expectations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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Of late, Arteta’s voice has tended to carry most authority on first-team transfers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The racial and gender makeup of these groups shows that not all bring representative voices to the legislature.—
Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike the lower headlights with a separate horizontal daytime running lamp that debuted on the KL generation, the Cherokee has more rectangular headlamps surrounded by the running lamps flanking the upright grille in a look similar to the Recon.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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During his first term, Trump vowed to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Lin had a remarkable memory for words, phrases, and formulas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Allowing kids to complete the phrases on each page in their own words is a unique, personalized touch that could also act as a time capsule.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2025
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The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Somewhere, sometime, somehow, Rob Tanner’s face will break into the loveliest smile, Arsenal will no longer be second and maybe Manchester United will stop being quite so bad.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Élysée Palace now appears to be on-message surrounding the bizarre video of the French president getting shoved in the face by his wife after touching down in Vietnam.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Letters are limited to less than 250 words and must be signed (no pseudonyms nor initials).You must include your email address, address with city and daytime phone number for verification.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Jim didn’t mince his words when defending Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s ability to claw the coffee giant out of declining sales, operational issues and a negative perception of the brand.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Unleashing Wood has ushered in an exciting new phase for a widely influential band that has defined a state-of-the-art jazz idiom deeply engaged with other genres.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Scientists analyzed recordings of three groups of chimpanzees living in the Ivory Coast and found that chimps can combine their hoots, grunts and calls in a similar way to how humans use idioms or change the order of words to build new phrases.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
11 May 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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