Synonyms of expressions

expressions

noun

plural of expression

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voices
• formulations
• statements
• articulations
• utterances
• wordings
• observations
• phrasings
• reflections
• verbalisms
• remarks
• thoughts
• vents
• outlets
• speeches
• tongues

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looks
• faces
• smiles
• grins
• countenances
• visages
• grimaces
• mouths
• casts
• scowls
• frowns
• presences
• manners
• appearances
• demeanors
• aspects
• pouts
• bearings
• lowers
• airs
• miens

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• terms
• words
• phrases
• idioms
• monosyllables
• morphemes
• speech forms
• polysyllables
• linguistic forms
• locutions
• colloquialisms
• collocations
• euphemisms
• coinages
• neologisms
• loanwords
• archaisms
• modernisms
• vernacularisms

4

as in phrases

a sequence of words having a specific meaning

the popular expression "raining cats and dogs" is meaningless in other languages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• phrases
• idioms
• slogans
• figures of speech
• terms
• mottoes
• epithets
• clichés
• locutions
• colloquialisms
• expletives
• names
• euphemisms
• neologisms
• shibboleths
• archaisms
• watchwords
• vulgarisms
• cries
• provincialisms
• modernisms
• bywords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expressions

Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The history of Italian fashion, as well as its contemporary expressions, is a powerful example of this heritage. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Andrew Ko Glendale The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

The creamy formula feels nourishing yet weightless, forming an ultra-thin, flexible film that moves with your expressions and then bounces back into place. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Similarly, the sheep have solid heads, which limits facial expressions. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

The Glendronach Boynsmill House Edition is available now at select retailers around the country (SRP $125), along with many other expressions in the distillery’s lineup. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

With his muted facial expressions, Xi is a difficult leader to read. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026

Sometimes Alcaraz and Shelton made tired misses, prompting expressions of frustration and lethargy and disbelief. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026