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 loan of the pandas was one of the few concrete outcomes to come out of the state visit, which saw expressions of goodwill between the leaders, but no fixes to any of the long-standing differences between the two countries. — Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

This partnership is one of the clearest expressions of that so far. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Also of interest of late are AI shares, as those companies continue to post strong earnings, despite public expressions from various influential people about the risks of the technology. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

These concerns and expressions of solidarity protests also took place in other cities such as Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2026

Dos Hombres was founded in 2019 by the former Breaking Bad stars, who partnered with maestro mezcalero Gregorio Velasco to produce their mezcal expressions (the brand is now backed by Constellation Brands, which owns a minority stake). — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The creamy formula feels nourishing yet weightless, forming an ultra-thin, flexible film that moves with your expressions and then bounces back into place. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Similarly, the sheep have solid heads, which limits facial expressions. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026