Synonyms of expressions

expressions

noun

plural of expression

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voices
• formulations
• statements
• articulations
• utterances
• wordings
• observations
• phrasings
• reflections
• verbalisms
• remarks
• thoughts
• vents
• outlets
• speeches
• tongues

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looks
• faces
• smiles
• grins
• countenances
• visages
• grimaces
• mouths
• casts
• scowls
• frowns
• presences
• manners
• appearances
• demeanors
• aspects
• pouts
• bearings
• lowers
• airs
• miens

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• terms
• words
• phrases
• idioms
• monosyllables
• morphemes
• speech forms
• polysyllables
• linguistic forms
• locutions
• colloquialisms
• collocations
• euphemisms
• coinages
• neologisms
• loanwords
• archaisms
• modernisms
• vernacularisms

4

as in phrases

a sequence of words having a specific meaning

the popular expression "raining cats and dogs" is meaningless in other languages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• phrases
• idioms
• slogans
• figures of speech
• terms
• mottoes
• epithets
• clichés
• locutions
• colloquialisms
• expletives
• names
• euphemisms
• neologisms
• shibboleths
• archaisms
• watchwords
• vulgarisms
• cries
• provincialisms
• modernisms
• bywords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expressions

The Wiener Werkstätte’s undue obscurity may have something to do with not only those epistolary expressions of skepticism by the founding fathers of the Frankfurt School, but also Hoffmann’s latter-day Nazism, which in this show goes unmentioned. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Non-age-statement expressions began showing up everywhere, replacing the numbers on the labels of classic single malts from Nikka and Suntory, which launched Hibiki Harmony as a NAS expression to satisfy consumers’ demand. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Casting also plays an important role in promoting diversity, by opening the doors to new voices, new expressions and a broader range of people on screen. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Jiao Jichao, deputy president of UBTECH Robotics, said one of its emotional-care humanoids can talk, make various facial expressions, rotate its neck and move its hands. — E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Quite often, Tropper found inspiration in Gosling’s cadence and expressions. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

The brand’s strategy is to continue serving the core audience of young kids, while building more relevant product expressions for older fans and adults through fashion, beauty and more. — Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Google says the feature can recognize one-handed and two-handed signing along with facial expressions for grammar and tone. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Meaning can also be conveyed simultaneously through hand movements, facial expressions, head position, arms, and torso. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026