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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
Fans loved Glaze for his silly facial expressions and his earnest demeanor.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
One of her most iconic facial expressions in the film is already circulating as a reaction meme online.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Bakri uses different voices and facial expressions for each, encouraging his students to dream broadly and praising their wild suggestions for where reading can take them.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The researchers also say that the intervention appeared to change the model’s internal activations (which might suggest the expressions indicate something akin to real emotions) and not just the expression of despair.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat joins a couple of other new expressions in the Weller lineup, in addition to the aforementioned Emmer Wheat.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
But the federal buildings constructed over the next 2½ centuries display a remarkable range of expressions that are representative of the evolving aspirations of the country.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Films always have this social, socio-cultural edge, showing streets, people’s expressions.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
One of her most iconic facial expressions in the film is already circulating as a reaction meme online.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Bakri uses different voices and facial expressions for each, encouraging his students to dream broadly and praising their wild suggestions for where reading can take them.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The researchers also say that the intervention appeared to change the model’s internal activations (which might suggest the expressions indicate something akin to real emotions) and not just the expression of despair.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.
—Jesse Brown, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat joins a couple of other new expressions in the Weller lineup, in addition to the aforementioned Emmer Wheat.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
But the federal buildings constructed over the next 2½ centuries display a remarkable range of expressions that are representative of the evolving aspirations of the country.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Films always have this social, socio-cultural edge, showing streets, people’s expressions.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have the opportunity to spend the night inside Hannah’s world, just steps from the ocean, and get a peek into the star’s legendary closet, where racks burst with glittering stage looks, sequined tops, and bold accessories.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s looks-maxxing terminology for becoming really, really hot.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hitting was a major concern last regular season for the Rangers, who got middling production in terms of home runs (18th) and RBIs (19th) and struggled to consistently get on base, ranking 26th in batting average and OBP.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The defense characterized the case in starker terms.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Swift, who declined to comment, has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ethan began learning to express himself through a combination of short spoken phrases and pointing to icons on a tablet.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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With cultural mainstays like rice extract and buzzy compounds like several types of hyaluronic acid, these formulations offer more than straightforward sun protection.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Current formulations of the drug also persist in the bloodstream for long periods, which can have unintended consequences.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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Gosling fell in love with the piece but suggested a version of it with fox faces and fox footprints instead.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Favorites like Connor Tomlinson return, joined by new faces on their own love quests.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Friends, former colleagues, and community members have dropped off care packages and shared words of encouragement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unkind words and thoughts from your harshest critic (yourself) are all too common, especially for women, and their effects can diminish mood, confidence and self-esteem while positive ones can have the opposite impact.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the assignment is to translate something from a foreign language, there are plenty of tools and resources that can do it for you, including by recognizing and figuratively translating idioms.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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