expressions

plural of expression
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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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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
Noun
  • Othmane Mouden, a Casablanca businessman in his late 30s, believes elections are the only way Moroccans can make their voices heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Mike is one of the promising voices shaping the next generation of horror.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Related Articles Minogue took to the stage in three custom looks that were personally created by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.
    — Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • One of her most recent looks was the perfect example of the princess’s sartorial versatility.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The remarks came days after Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks within seven days if Washington accepted Iran’s terms.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Both Araghchi and Waltz accused the other's country of engaging in negotiations only to violate their terms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are some 500,000 words and phrases in the Oxford English Dictionary, which details the history of words, some of which go back to the 11th century.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Create a section in your brand style guide that provides examples of words and phrases to use or emphasize and ones to avoid.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But today’s formulations are more advanced, and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin to use.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And the makeup category showed up and out in a big way with amazing formulations that resulted in 26 must-have picks.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Cindy rose to fame in the 1980s and became one of the most recognizable faces in fashion.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The smart home hub will have a home screen, widgets, and clock faces like those on an Apple Watch, and an interface that looks like a combination of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Trump and his wife spoke to their counterparts, but their words could not be heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are always critics in all idioms whose goal is writing about something much bigger using a review to get there.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cinema is, after all, a language, and Belgian filmmakers come from a country built on the need to understand language as a bridge—between its regions, its people, and its idioms.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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