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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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
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His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pinprick funk guitar trades phrases with synth lines that come down like sprinkles in a digital snow globe.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not every company uses the same terminology, but these phrases generally describe how tax relief services are delivered and billed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here are a few words about their most experienced specialists.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Monosyllables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monosyllables. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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