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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
As a result, her books come together to form one of the fullest and most intimate expressions of a life in 20th-century art.
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Brian Robert Moore
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The men’s and women’s campaign stars Andreea Diaconu and Mathieu Simoneau who are photographed in statement outerwear, feathers and other bold expressions, and was shot by Charlotte Wales.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2025, the IWSC awarded its highest honors in the Tequila and Mezcal categories to two standout expressions that embody the soul of Mexican craftsmanship.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and September, which is also Bourbon Heritage Month, is no different.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These rates, from 0% to 100%, are the practical clinical expressions of test sensitivity and specificity.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Brian Robert Moore
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The men’s and women’s campaign stars Andreea Diaconu and Mathieu Simoneau who are photographed in statement outerwear, feathers and other bold expressions, and was shot by Charlotte Wales.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2025, the IWSC awarded its highest honors in the Tequila and Mezcal categories to two standout expressions that embody the soul of Mexican craftsmanship.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and September, which is also Bourbon Heritage Month, is no different.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These rates, from 0% to 100%, are the practical clinical expressions of test sensitivity and specificity.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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As New York Fashion Week prepares to launch the global fashion calendar next week, the CFDA is falling in step, amplifying voices that represent the industry’s future.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s why prominent voices like Bill’s [are important].—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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These canines are individuals, like humans, with different personalities, looks and behaviors, who deserve unique names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Greengrass approached the portrayal of PG&E corporation and its negligence on similar terms.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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That instinct proved to be a good one, as the first Deadpool film earned over $780 million globally and spawned two additional sequels, 2018's Deadpool 2 (which earned $785 million worldwide) and 2014's Deadpool & Wolverine, which nearly doubled both films' hauls in terms of global ticket sales.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The employee's actions appeared to be intended for amusement, with the chatbot programmed to read the phrases back in an accent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Include the bridge phrases that make these reframes land without resistance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Supply will not be an issue, as 2025-2026 formulations of the vaccine have already been or are in the process of being shipped to pharmacies, said Groves.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their formulations feature peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, but are always anchored in dermatological research.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now 20, Speed is considered one of the most recognizable faces in the entire streaming world — buoyed by live streaming tours that take his subscribers out of the typical stream and along with him on breakneck adventures across the globe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Netflix’s Martha chronicles the rise, fall, and comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, all in her own words.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bella and Luna are both Spanish words.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These systems can interpret regional slang, idioms and context-specific expressions, hence minimizing both over-censorship and under-enforcement.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Allusions to myths, fables, and riffs on common idioms abound, many of them evocative and quite funny.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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