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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
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The El Mayor lineup consists of all the usual suspects—blanco, reposado, rosado reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions—with a few other special releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Both Kunzru and Raicovich have used their work as expressions of their values.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Friend, 52, paints her canine subjects like classic characters, giving them quirks and expressions that feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever loved a pet.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Afo Verde highlighted how music and cinema represent a natural evolution of artists’ creative expressions.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Each monster character features three different expressions, allowing customers to collect each and every version.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Gestures, colloquialisms, facial expressions, local cuisine, and the like are not incidental to a tongue but constitute it; sometimes, to capture a word or phrase, in writing or in an algorithm, is to stamp out its meaning.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Faced with increasingly violent expressions of social and economic tensions at home and accumulating threats abroad, the Duke vowed to step in should his countrymen demand it.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The El Mayor lineup consists of all the usual suspects—blanco, reposado, rosado reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino expressions—with a few other special releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Both Kunzru and Raicovich have used their work as expressions of their values.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Friend, 52, paints her canine subjects like classic characters, giving them quirks and expressions that feel instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever loved a pet.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Afo Verde highlighted how music and cinema represent a natural evolution of artists’ creative expressions.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Each monster character features three different expressions, allowing customers to collect each and every version.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Gestures, colloquialisms, facial expressions, local cuisine, and the like are not incidental to a tongue but constitute it; sometimes, to capture a word or phrase, in writing or in an algorithm, is to stamp out its meaning.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Faced with increasingly violent expressions of social and economic tensions at home and accumulating threats abroad, the Duke vowed to step in should his countrymen demand it.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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The event will focus on amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon rainforest and aim to raise $1 billion to protect, restore and rewild the Amazon rainforest.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Naroditsky, who was considered one of the most influential voices in modern chess after building a major following on YouTube and Twitch, was found dead on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Priority handles refer to usernames comprising full names, multi-word phrases, or alphanumeric combinations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Belliveau explained that these formulations are high in micronutrients and allow malnourished patients to absorb them easily.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although those formulations are used by only a small percentage of the population, medical groups fear the move will erode trust even further and sow additional doubts about the flu vaccines overall.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Italian journalists were forced to eat their words by the end of the tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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His words looked even smarter following the game.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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