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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
The future of industries based on creative expression and artistry relies on controls, protections, and rightful compensation.
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NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
For me, fashion should be an expression, an extension of yourself.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The not-so-blank canvas for this automotive expression is an example of the original Pantera, the collaborative vision of Alejandro de Tomaso, an expatriate of Argentina residing in Italy at the time, and the Ford Motor Company.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Make bold moves around artistic expression while Mercury and Mars meet up in Scorpio.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
For me, fashion should be an expression, an extension of yourself.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The not-so-blank canvas for this automotive expression is an example of the original Pantera, the collaborative vision of Alejandro de Tomaso, an expatriate of Argentina residing in Italy at the time, and the Ford Motor Company.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Make bold moves around artistic expression while Mercury and Mars meet up in Scorpio.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
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Though there is a HDMI port for cabling to a media source, Google TV over Wi-Fi 5 is baked in for official Netflix and access to other popular streaming platforms as well as thousands of apps, voice search and screen mirroring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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With the addition of Healy, Campbell, and Williams, Unicorn is doubling down on its mission to redefine comedy management, offering comedians the tools to thrive as performers, creators, and cultural voices.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The progressive Democrat resigned from the City Council on July 4, two months after her conviction and a year and half into her second, two-year term.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 17-year-long lease will commence at the start of 2026, with two five-year renewal options when the term expires in June 2043, the documents state.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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The key to using this phrase effectively is authenticity.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Pro-Palestinian activists view the phrase as a call for global support of Palestinian resistance against Israel, but many Jewish people view the saying as antisemitic and a call for violence.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The barrage of media coverage highlights their weight-loss functions, but formulations of these drugs were originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Heimplanet adds a 5,000-mm silicone-polyurethane (sil/PU5,000mm) into the formulation of its polyester wall fabric to enhance tear resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 11-year-old also had dried feces on his face, arms and hands, and underneath his fingernails, per the complaint.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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My face was cold by the end, but my body was totally warm.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Published in English, French, and German, the letters can range from a few hundred to 1,500 words, depending on how feisty Karp is feeling.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Since their 23-9 win Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers have not minced words when describing the playing surface for the game.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The history of labor struggle, infused with religious idioms, is a source of identity and values evident in everything from union meetings in churches to prayers on picket lines.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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What began as an idiom of care—protecting vulnerable students—has been used to justify a spectacle of retribution.—
Lula Konner,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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