as in expressions
a lexical item that has only one syllable
He answered all their questions with monosyllables like "yes" and "no."
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Noun
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In the early seasons, many of the female contestants are thin, pretty, and often wearing skimpy bikinis—but their faces are bare with scant lashes, faint eyebrows, and foreheads that crinkle naturally with their facial expressions.—
Erika W. Smith,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Live music from Denton folk singer-songwriter Sarah Carrino and South Carolina country singer Kayley Green will keep things lively as guests enjoy a vendor market, face painting, mechanical bull riding, barbecue and other expressions of Lone Star State pride.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the first and last phrases are typewritten, fuego is handpainted in much larger, bright-red capital letters.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The quilt Straughter is making for Woman Made Gallery includes more than 142 phrases inspired by gallery contributors.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Countless words have been written and spoken about what Jesse meant to Black America.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The victory was patriotic, not only in flag wearing and flag waving, but in words as well.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Monosyllables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monosyllables. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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