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as in voices
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 looks
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 terms
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 phrases
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 expressions
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The show skews a tad younger than the original, converting the beloved 2D designs into CGI with 2D facial expressions.
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Ryan Gaur,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Scientists trying to uncover how laughter evolved have picked apart animals’ facial expressions, but less work has been done on how laughs sound.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
First a human scores a model’s outputs — say, how likely a character in a drama would be to react to news of a tragedy with a host of jokes or expressions of sympathy — going back with one score after another to various responses.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Bettman has said officials were listening to expressions of interest from prospective owners in places like Houston and Atlanta but until now not yet engaged in a formal path toward expansion.
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Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The seven expressions in this flight span three to six years of aging and show how ambitious production choices determine Extra Añejo at its best.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Whistlepig’s core lineup of age-statement expressions is very good, but the annual Boss Hog release is where this Vermont distillery really shines.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The show skews a tad younger than the original, converting the beloved 2D designs into CGI with 2D facial expressions.
—
Ryan Gaur,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Scientists trying to uncover how laughter evolved have picked apart animals’ facial expressions, but less work has been done on how laughs sound.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
First a human scores a model’s outputs — say, how likely a character in a drama would be to react to news of a tragedy with a host of jokes or expressions of sympathy — going back with one score after another to various responses.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Bettman has said officials were listening to expressions of interest from prospective owners in places like Houston and Atlanta but until now not yet engaged in a formal path toward expansion.
—
Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The seven expressions in this flight span three to six years of aging and show how ambitious production choices determine Extra Añejo at its best.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Whistlepig’s core lineup of age-statement expressions is very good, but the annual Boss Hog release is where this Vermont distillery really shines.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Disney will press viewers to make their voices heard by leaving a comment with the FCC online, entering the corresponding docket number along with their submission.
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The party’s rhetoric, which includes nativism and calling to move on from the shadow of the Holocaust, has ignited allegations of antisemitism from leading Jewish voices in Germany, even as the party and its defenders say its policies are ideal to keep Jews safe.
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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Engineering and architecture students fared best, in money terms, followed by business and economics majors.
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In terms of the creator economy, a conference track called Seriesly Creators will be dedicated to creator IP and emerging models for series.
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But the First Amendment is more than a few eloquent phrases about free speech, and its principles are far from historical relics.
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Crypto Clipper monitors clipboard contents for patterns that are consistent with standardized 12- or 24-word seed phrases.
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Concentrated formulations, such as those developed by Orange House, are specifically designed to deliver strong performance with smaller amounts per wash.
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Historically, testing new formulations was a slow and expensive process.
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This issue could be one Denver faces for years to come.
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Earlier, Tracy was talking about being willing to expose your foibles as an actor and to let these people who don’t have to put their faces on-camera use them.
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Direct words simplify next steps.
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Toby Tran, who also lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed Nitran’s words.
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Language is often a reflection of the culture that shapes it, impacting tone, idioms, dialects and even silence across regions.
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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