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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
Publicly, his expressions of exasperation are a common sight as his Rockets coworkers brick shots or both defensive rotations.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, extinction of the expressions of our past, of our symbols, is always possible.
—Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Everything was incredible, the atmosphere of the show, the energy in the room, the clothes, the way the models moved down the runway, their expressions and attitude, and the lighting.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Rather, it is interspersed with expressions of social identity, entertainment and peer interaction.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Foundational Blanco, which will not actually be available for purchase, but instead offered at tastings and exhibits as a benchmark used to compare the other expressions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
And he is meant to communicate feelings through action and expressions, not words.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Live music from Denton folk singer-songwriter Sarah Carrino and South Carolina country singer Kayley Green will keep things lively as guests enjoy a vendor market, face painting, mechanical bull riding, barbecue and other expressions of Lone Star State pride.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, extinction of the expressions of our past, of our symbols, is always possible.
—Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Everything was incredible, the atmosphere of the show, the energy in the room, the clothes, the way the models moved down the runway, their expressions and attitude, and the lighting.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Rather, it is interspersed with expressions of social identity, entertainment and peer interaction.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Foundational Blanco, which will not actually be available for purchase, but instead offered at tastings and exhibits as a benchmark used to compare the other expressions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
And he is meant to communicate feelings through action and expressions, not words.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Live music from Denton folk singer-songwriter Sarah Carrino and South Carolina country singer Kayley Green will keep things lively as guests enjoy a vendor market, face painting, mechanical bull riding, barbecue and other expressions of Lone Star State pride.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Its loudest voices are making evidence-free claims about COVID-19, climate change, and vaccines.—
Noubar Afeyan,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The voices captured on that wall belong not to emperors or senators, but to lovers, laborers, sports fans, and artists who left their marks in a corridor between two theaters, never imagining those marks would still be read 2,000 years later.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Put your winter boots back in the shoe closet—these comfy spring looks are perfect for every occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pairing those two together in nickel and dime packages could create uncanny pre-snap looks for opposing offenses.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In simpler terms, these features make the robot more stable, faster, and more resilient in industrial environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, revealed the news in a blog post, but no financial terms were disclosed.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are nine phrases that should be off-limits during mealtime.—
Sally Kuzemchak,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fans have made posts using the game’s font to write comical phrases.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tackle a range of skin concerns with skin-friendly formulations from ELEMIS.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In cases where people have ingested glyphosate, formulations containing surfactant have resulted in more severe symptoms.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fears that identifying officers could lead to violence has, in part, motivated the practice of keeping agents’ faces hidden behind masks.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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First, with a medical notes transcription that gets Very Important words wrong and then after a complete digital blackout.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those books introduced me to a vision of American teenage life and taught me the rhythms and idioms of American English, nuances that would later replace my Britishisms and shape my career as a journalist.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Like fellow North Carolinians Wednesday and MJ Lenderman—local stars descended from the likes of Lucinda Williams and Drive-By Truckers—Dowdy carves complex new visions into the idioms of his upbringing.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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