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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
Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The two expressions, Shāng Dàn Yǎ and Shāng East + West Kentucky Blend, were created as a collaboration between Guìzhōu Guótái Shùzhì Liquor Group, Maritine Brands, True Essence Foods, The Blending House, and Whiskey House of Kentucky.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
And, for all the theater of the hearing and Wyper’s expressions of sympathy with aldermen, the Stonepeak executive didn’t offer any meaningful concessions to make this obnoxious meter deal more palatable for Chicagoans.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
At first glance, these expressions might seem triumphalist declarations that link the nation’s success over the past 250 years with Christian faith.
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David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Scientists trying to uncover how laughter evolved have picked apart animals’ facial expressions, but less work has been done on how laughs sound.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
—
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The two expressions, Shāng Dàn Yǎ and Shāng East + West Kentucky Blend, were created as a collaboration between Guìzhōu Guótái Shùzhì Liquor Group, Maritine Brands, True Essence Foods, The Blending House, and Whiskey House of Kentucky.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
And, for all the theater of the hearing and Wyper’s expressions of sympathy with aldermen, the Stonepeak executive didn’t offer any meaningful concessions to make this obnoxious meter deal more palatable for Chicagoans.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
At first glance, these expressions might seem triumphalist declarations that link the nation’s success over the past 250 years with Christian faith.
—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
By incorporating realistic facial expressions and responsive dialogue, the system is intended to create a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Scientists trying to uncover how laughter evolved have picked apart animals’ facial expressions, but less work has been done on how laughs sound.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Our understanding of the American story is richer—and more complete—when all of its voices are heard.
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Mayor Rusty Knox has been one of the voices opposed to expanding the lanes.
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The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government.
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The debate playing out in Kausen’s kitchen is repeated in homes across California and the country, where varying phrases on food packaging have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its peak quality or unsafe to eat.
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Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
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There’s no shortage of options to choose from, either, including formulations made for specific conditions (pregnancy, postpartum, and premenopause, to name a few) or age.
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Big names and big faces on television are bound to have their critics.
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Every round, both losing players have to put stickers on their faces.
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Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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On the one hand, the translation serves as a source for the idioms of nineteenth-century English; on the other, as evidence of the ideas that the translator held about a Colombian woman writer.
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Out of love for different sound systems, different writing systems, different grammars, different sets of concepts, different idioms, different ways of seeing the world.
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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