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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
Advertisement Some universities, such as Columbia, have made concessions while others, such as Harvard, have resisted federal government intrusion into private strategic decisions and freedom of academic expression.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 July 2025
This method allows for deeper communication between the parent and the baby, since the parent is actively looking for facial expressions or body language that could signal their baby is hungry.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
Western North Carolina has long been a hub for creativity, as evidenced by the artistic expression throughout Saluda.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The team homed in on this metabolite, administering oral doses to aged mice – an animal model that could best mirror humans – and then assessed changes in muscle strength, endurance, mitochondrial function, inflammatory markers and gene expression.
—New Atlas, 4 July 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 July 2025
This method allows for deeper communication between the parent and the baby, since the parent is actively looking for facial expressions or body language that could signal their baby is hungry.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
Western North Carolina has long been a hub for creativity, as evidenced by the artistic expression throughout Saluda.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The team homed in on this metabolite, administering oral doses to aged mice – an animal model that could best mirror humans – and then assessed changes in muscle strength, endurance, mitochondrial function, inflammatory markers and gene expression.
—New Atlas, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
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While these days a voice recognition computer often listens to the trainees’ commands and reacts to them in real time, the FAA also hires people to operate as pilots on the other end of the radio to better emulate real-life situations.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The actor has quite the legacy of voice work, notably bringing to life the lovably frightening Sulley in Pixar’s Monsters Inc. franchise.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.—
Aditya Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Here's a deeper look at Hughesnet's satellite home internet plans.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The state is also defining in law the terms male and female.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Under the terms of the agreement, Luxury Living Group acquired full ownership of FFD (Fashion Furniture Design SpA), including production and distribution rights for Fendi Casa products.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Above this grid are seven phrases, each giving you a clue to seven words.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Among those surveyed who view pro-Palestinian protests favorably, 54% still believed the phrases increased the risk of violence.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Alexander punched his father in the face, prompting Taylor to call 911.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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What is worse is when people disappear without a word.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Let your words be intentional and your thoughts be clear—especially when involving other people in your mental maze.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Overall, the impression the car imparts is decidedly futuristic, and the design idiom certainly aligns with other recent luxurious EV concepts, such as those unveiled by Jaguar, Mercedes, and Genesis, as well as production vehicles such as the Tesla Cybertruck.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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By the time these terms get into the mainstream, new ones have already appeared, although some (such as to dig or cool) remain staples of the idiom despite wide non-Negro use.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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