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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
But on the Internet he might be best known for his facial expressions and reactions from red carpet photo calls and interviews.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike lower-quality deepfakes, many of the Sora videos appear disturbingly realistic and accurately mimic the voices and facial expressions of deceased celebrities.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia City Solicitor Renee Garcia told that there had been flag-raising ceremonies in the city for at least 20 countries this year which were not official endorsements of any foreign government, but expressions of cultural pride.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Models walking the runway — staged at the Pinacoteca di Brera museum — had solemn expressions on their faces.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Festivals are among the clearest expressions of this rediscovery.
—Javier Garcia Del Moral
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
The latest release, #15, is called Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey, and the difference between this and other Jack Daniel’s expressions is right there in the name.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Unlike lower-quality deepfakes, many of the Sora videos appear disturbingly realistic and accurately mimic the voices and facial expressions of deceased celebrities.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia City Solicitor Renee Garcia told that there had been flag-raising ceremonies in the city for at least 20 countries this year which were not official endorsements of any foreign government, but expressions of cultural pride.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Models walking the runway — staged at the Pinacoteca di Brera museum — had solemn expressions on their faces.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Festivals are among the clearest expressions of this rediscovery.
—Javier Garcia Del Moral
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
The latest release, #15, is called Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey, and the difference between this and other Jack Daniel’s expressions is right there in the name.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
Noun
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Ahead of the sentencing, both his supporters and detractors have made their voices heard, sending letters to the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kids can swing Dora and Boots, cook in the treehouse kitchen, or decorate the casita with stickers, all while hearing familiar voices in two languages.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift is a huge source of costume inspiration every year, but this year's looks are likely to be even more prolific in the wake of the engagement news.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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All of these different looks show up later in the lyric videos, via brief video loops that run behind the giant-sized lyric excerpts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dodgers’ offense can’t hit Sánchez’s changeup The Phillies’ ace did not need long to set the terms of engagement against him.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While major pro sports leagues feature a stable arrangement, with unionized players negotiating a CBA and collectively bargained terms exempt from antitrust scrutiny, the opposite is true in college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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This allowed Sparxell to trial-and-error the process—identifying practical limitations and refining formulations iteratively.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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With Fox News’ core programming on the Fox One streaming service, Fox Nation has leaned into ancillary fare anchored by famous faces, and supplemented with some exclusive sports and event programming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage backed his words — and then some.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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These systems can interpret regional slang, idioms and context-specific expressions, hence minimizing both over-censorship and under-enforcement.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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