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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
While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.
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Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Six designer brands — including Chen Sifan, Angus Chiang, Moto Guo, 8on8, Mayali, and Feng Chen Wang — will present their comprehensive brand expressions and creative ideas via holistic physical experiences during the fall 2026 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week at the end of March.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
How Tombot Brought Jennie to Life Tombot collaborated with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create Jennie’s realistic expressions and movements.
—Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Their appreciation often translated into philanthropy — heartfelt expressions of thanks, dignity and community responsibility.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Six designer brands — including Chen Sifan, Angus Chiang, Moto Guo, 8on8, Mayali, and Feng Chen Wang — will present their comprehensive brand expressions and creative ideas via holistic physical experiences during the fall 2026 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week at the end of March.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
How Tombot Brought Jennie to Life Tombot collaborated with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create Jennie’s realistic expressions and movements.
—Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Their appreciation often translated into philanthropy — heartfelt expressions of thanks, dignity and community responsibility.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
Noun
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Apostel included several selfies of herself and Cruz showing off their sophisticated looks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Tease… Without the Payoff Throughout the night, Grande, Erivo, and the cast teased exclusive looks at new film clips and musical moments — but the live audience didn’t end up seeing them.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Without your seed phrases, that money is gone.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Although the wording included polite phrases, the anonymity left no room for conversation or compromise.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images Rain Saturday evening at Camp Randall Stadium blurred the cardinal lights and the faces that had grown familiar with disappointment.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The evening featured a special performance by Ludacris, along with Ciara, Jessica Alba, Julie Bowen, Kerry Washington, Malin Akerman and Olivia Munn serving as presenters and words from Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The history of labor struggle, infused with religious idioms, is a source of identity and values evident in everything from union meetings in churches to prayers on picket lines.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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