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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
From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
But this series consists of special cask finishes, which so far has included expressions like Lustau (oloroso sherry finish) and PX (Pedro Ximenez sherry finish).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Those looks were replaced with expressions of exhaustion and defeat.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Neutral expressions can be unsettling to people who expect emotional reassurance.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Nobody at the center expected these expressions of gratitude and love, which for some, brought back childhood memories.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
But this series consists of special cask finishes, which so far has included expressions like Lustau (oloroso sherry finish) and PX (Pedro Ximenez sherry finish).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Those looks were replaced with expressions of exhaustion and defeat.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Neutral expressions can be unsettling to people who expect emotional reassurance.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Nobody at the center expected these expressions of gratitude and love, which for some, brought back childhood memories.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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The whole point was a bunch of kids setting out on a verbal expedition to use the telephone as a megaphone to have our voices heard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below Black voices from the south suburbs share their thoughts on who have been, for them, among the most inspirational deceased and living African American history makers.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both nations got a head start on Norway in terms of infrastructure and cultural relevance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pinprick funk guitar trades phrases with synth lines that come down like sprinkles in a digital snow globe.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not every company uses the same terminology, but these phrases generally describe how tax relief services are delivered and billed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The research also demonstrates that improvements in battery performance can be achieved by engineering nanoscale environments rather than by developing new electrolyte formulations.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The cadence would be right, the vocabulary impeccable, the formulations reassuringly familiar.—
Walter Quattrociocchi,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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The greatest reward of his job, White said, is seeing the moments of awe and wonder on guests’ faces after the involved 18-month process of concept, pre-production and production finally lands on a stage.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charges Redzepagic faces expose him to a total of 375 years in prison, authorities noted.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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As, no doubt, will Wrexham fans reading those words.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ross has said that $65 million in federal funding that would be vulnerable if the city did not act, and that the city had already lost a $50,000 grant because words implying inclusion were used.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 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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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 21 Feb. 2026.
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