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as in voices
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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as in looks
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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as in terms
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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as in phrases
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 expressions
From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
His ears and head can be moved into different positions, which helps to give Grogu a number of expressions.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The company claims Moya can replicate human micro-expressions, a feature that places it among the most humanlike robots currently under development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
He was greeted by puzzled expressions.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
So far, Waddell said, there have been no specific negotiations — no talk of term or dollars — only mutual expressions of interest.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The actors’ expressions aren’t wholly legible through the glass and the falling dusk, but the air around them is thick with curdling resentment and sudden grief.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
In school, Yoneifer was learning English fast, understanding basic expressions and responding in Spanish, his mom says.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
His ears and head can be moved into different positions, which helps to give Grogu a number of expressions.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The company claims Moya can replicate human micro-expressions, a feature that places it among the most humanlike robots currently under development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
He was greeted by puzzled expressions.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
So far, Waddell said, there have been no specific negotiations — no talk of term or dollars — only mutual expressions of interest.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The actors’ expressions aren’t wholly legible through the glass and the falling dusk, but the air around them is thick with curdling resentment and sudden grief.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
In school, Yoneifer was learning English fast, understanding basic expressions and responding in Spanish, his mom says.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Lai, a British passport holder and a practicing Catholic, has powerful voices lobbying for his release in both Britain and the United States.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the younger Paul joins a legion of conservative voices who took issue with the choice of Bad Bunny as a headliner in the first place, scores of other celebrities reacted positively to Sunday's show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chesterfield Some sofa styles, like Chesterfield, lose the favor of designers due to their size and feel rather than their looks.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s sum of 98 million misses being his biggest streaming day ever by a hair (or in football terms, a few yards, or even inches).—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here’s 5 boundary-setting phrases high performers use at work.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other estrogen supplements might include herbal remedies in their formulations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The greatest reward of his job, White said, is seeing the moments of awe and wonder on guests’ faces after the involved 18-month process of concept, pre-production and production finally lands on a stage.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charges Redzepagic faces expose him to a total of 375 years in prison, authorities noted.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
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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Like fellow North Carolinians Wednesday and MJ Lenderman—local stars descended from the likes of Lucinda Williams and Drive-By Truckers—Dowdy carves complex new visions into the idioms of his upbringing.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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For decades, the Grisons had printed textbooks in five Romansh idioms—a baroque solution that invited a more rational one.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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