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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Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026 -
When asked what Ohtani’s initial reaction had been, Roberts widened his eyes in an impressively accurate impression of one of Ohtani’s famous facial expressions.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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This may include words or phrases found in Google searches or in emails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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No one even attempts the accent, and a few kitschy phrases are not going to cut it, not even from supporting stars like Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Soundtrack was originally released as an audiobook so adapting it into its new print form was a different experience for the author — and anyone who's ever read their old diaries may be able to relate to seeing old words with new eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 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,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Monosyllables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monosyllables. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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