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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
Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
That will eventually double the number of recipes to 20, meaning that the single-barrel program will likely expand and new expressions could be unveiled, but that won’t be for several years until these bourbons are mature and ready.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
These paintings celebrated flight as a new sensory and political regime, transforming aerial perspectives into expressions of heightened command.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers commented on Kennedy's overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule to include fewer universal recommendations (changes that a judge later blocked), his expressions of doubt about the safety of measles vaccines and his suggestion that Tylenol use in pregnancy could be linked to autism.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
When asked what Ohtani’s initial reaction had been, Roberts widened his eyes in an impressively accurate impression of one of Ohtani’s famous facial expressions.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
That will eventually double the number of recipes to 20, meaning that the single-barrel program will likely expand and new expressions could be unveiled, but that won’t be for several years until these bourbons are mature and ready.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
These paintings celebrated flight as a new sensory and political regime, transforming aerial perspectives into expressions of heightened command.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers commented on Kennedy's overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule to include fewer universal recommendations (changes that a judge later blocked), his expressions of doubt about the safety of measles vaccines and his suggestion that Tylenol use in pregnancy could be linked to autism.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
When asked what Ohtani’s initial reaction had been, Roberts widened his eyes in an impressively accurate impression of one of Ohtani’s famous facial expressions.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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If voices talk over each other, name the order and suggest quick check-ins, because a little structure keeps momentum friendly and fun for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the magic comes from the simple concert format, which places all of the focus on Platt and Zegler’s voices.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The $10 billion that Cursor keeps even if the deal doesn’t happen looks, to my traditional M&A reporter brain, like the largest breakup fee on record (a smart move, given Musk’s penchant for getting cold feet).—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Is that the lesson of the last few years for China, in terms of Taiwan?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 22-year-old was viewed as having a positive tournament across five matches, and United rate his overall data as a good fit for the squad in terms of ground coverage, possession-winning and passing.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This may include words or phrases found in Google searches or in emails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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No one even attempts the accent, and a few kitschy phrases are not going to cut it, not even from supporting stars like Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Body and skin care formulations are also available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designed for high-traffic service roles, the modular robot features reconfigurable faces and body panels for rapid character swaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new season of Reasonable Doubt is upon us, and there’s a slew of new talent joining the Onyx Collective for Hulu series, as well as a few returning faces.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In other words, the Chargers won’t be shy about using Mesidor equally in running or passing situations.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the whole company, Tobin on Thursday said Dover expects over $1 billion in revenue in 2026 from applications tied to AI and power generation infrastructure — in other words, the buzzy trends driving so much of the market.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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If the assignment is to translate something from a foreign language, there are plenty of tools and resources that can do it for you, including by recognizing and figuratively translating idioms.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 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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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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