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as in voice
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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2
as in look
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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3
as in term
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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4
as in phrase
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 expression
My mother-in-law had an expression of open-mouthed awe; her husband, for his part, seemed to be fighting back tears.
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Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
However, its exceptional white offerings are changing the narrative, showcasing the region’s potential to produce wines that are just as extraordinary in lighter, brighter expressions.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
International students and scholars were told that the United States is the land of free inquiry and expression, and that our world-class schools are sites of robust speech.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
Some expressions of Sauvignon Blanc also feature a wet stone or flint-like minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
However, its exceptional white offerings are changing the narrative, showcasing the region’s potential to produce wines that are just as extraordinary in lighter, brighter expressions.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
International students and scholars were told that the United States is the land of free inquiry and expression, and that our world-class schools are sites of robust speech.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
Some expressions of Sauvignon Blanc also feature a wet stone or flint-like minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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Trump no longer feels compelled to pay much attention to the Washington establishment voices that constrained some of his instincts during his first term.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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North also took an interest in voice acting, nabbing roles in the animated shows Arabian Knights, Here Comes the Grump, The Pebbles and Bam-Bam Show and The Flintstones Comedy Hour.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not everyone is confirmed to attend the Riviera shindig, but here’s a look at some of the possibilities.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in his first term.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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This game against the Thunder is critical and could go a long way in terms of them staying in contention for home-court advantage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Articulating Your Value With Clarity Develop concise, memorable phrases and create short, impactful statements that highlight your core strengths and values.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wallen had not publicly commented on the incident or explained the meaning behind the phrase at press time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
6 Apr. 2025
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As astute observers have noted, that formulation suggests Team Trump is comfortable letting Iran retain a measure of its nuclear potential, and might even consider removing sanctions without a comprehensive dismantling of its atomic effort.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, easily blendable, and streak-resistant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The club was candid — perhaps to a fault — regarding its extensive efforts to trade the face of the franchise, hoping to clear up payroll and roster space.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the question of how much worth is placed on an Israeli life versus a Palestinian one is answered mostly in words, and thus, in too direct (and perhaps too didactic) a fashion, when so much of the movie’s drama could have grounded it emotionally.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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So Far The word takes on a whole other meaning, however, once Violet enters the swank joint.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Swedes actually have an idiom for this phenomenon.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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All kinds of regional idioms, local expressions, and culturally specific terms might fade out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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