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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease
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2
as in face
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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3
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
the EMT's purposeful countenance was in stark contrast to everyone else's hysteria
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1
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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2
as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace
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Recent Examples of countenance
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
And with Tottenham 16 points clear of the bottom three, there is no more talk of a relegation battle, even if Postecoglou never countenanced that himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Gold shimmer eye shadow breathed air into her otherwise blank countenance, while her side fringe framed her face.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
Verb
Russia has refused to countenance the idea of European troops on Ukrainian soil, while the U.S. insists that no American troops would be deployed to the country as peacekeepers.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
And with Tottenham 16 points clear of the bottom three, there is no more talk of a relegation battle, even if Postecoglou never countenanced that himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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On Sunday, he was lionized as a Christian martyr and patriot committed to free expression and challenging liberal orthodoxy.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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In a YouTube video, the robot’s head glances around with a quizzical expression and blinks in a way that is eerily lifelike.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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City have brought in 10 new faces since January and let eight senior players leave, many of whom were integral parts of their four-title-in-a-row stretch from 2020-21 to 2023-24.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Face to face, calling the director often seems like overkill.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sirianni heard the questions and thought Brown’s composure was an example for teammates and even kids watching.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are the brains and brawn of Howe’s set up, but there was a lack of composure from the start that developed into a lack of influence by the end.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bid was accepted by the club, but ultimately fell through.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This could be relevant to ongoing efforts to determine whether sensory experiences during breastfeeding can influence how readily infants accept new foods upon weaning, and perhaps even their later food preferences.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The animal species that persist are those with the capacity to cling tightly to rocks and tolerate extreme heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next comes a look at all the various teams spun off from the Avengers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although some viewers might jump to conclusions, none of these visages were created using AI.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The fresh approach appeared to thin the shape of her eyes and lift her entire visage.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At its center is Lakshmi (Aishwarya Dinesh), a mother who wants independence through starting a small business but is repeatedly blocked by family dynamics, while her young son Akaash (Siddharth Swaroop) endures corporal punishment at school.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since that first investment as a teenager, the most defining outcomes in my career haven’t come from individual deals, but from a series of intentional decisions rooted in taking smart risks, building trust, creating opportunity, and leaving an impact that endures beyond any single cycle.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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