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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
Angel’s Envy drops its Cask Strength expressions just once a year, and whiskey fans usually snap them up very quickly.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
José is powered by IntEngine, IntBot's proprietary system that combines vision, audio and language in real time to coordinate speech, facial expressions and gestures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The angles on this bob act like a picture frame around her face—highlighting each and every one of her many expressions.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In September 2025, according to the profile, Reses reposted Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale’s approving quote of a statement arguing that Jews should stop being uncomfortable with public expressions of Christianity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Still, some reactions were simple expressions of laughter.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Most Miami Beach residents and visitors have likely seen the giant bronze sculpture of an outstretched arm reaching to the sky as hundreds of small human figures cling to it and each other with expressions of agony.
—Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Fans loved Glaze for his silly facial expressions and his earnest demeanor.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
José is powered by IntEngine, IntBot's proprietary system that combines vision, audio and language in real time to coordinate speech, facial expressions and gestures.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The angles on this bob act like a picture frame around her face—highlighting each and every one of her many expressions.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In September 2025, according to the profile, Reses reposted Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale’s approving quote of a statement arguing that Jews should stop being uncomfortable with public expressions of Christianity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Still, some reactions were simple expressions of laughter.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Most Miami Beach residents and visitors have likely seen the giant bronze sculpture of an outstretched arm reaching to the sky as hundreds of small human figures cling to it and each other with expressions of agony.
—Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Fans loved Glaze for his silly facial expressions and his earnest demeanor.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chief among terms to know and use are bonjour (hello) by day and bonsoir (good evening) at night.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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For African art biennials, the terms of engagement have fundamentally shifted.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Swift, who declined to comment, has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ethan began learning to express himself through a combination of short spoken phrases and pointing to icons on a tablet.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies (non-standard pharmacies that produce customized formulations for patients) from producing 14 specific peptides.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s Really on Shelves Reduced and alternative sugar formulations built on monk fruit, allulose, stevia and date syrup are expanding across retail.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All in our faces, the children say.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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All other Heat players are listed as available for Saturday, other than Terry Rozier, who remains on NBA leave as faces federal charges in the wake of the FBI gambling investigation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If the assignment is to translate something from a foreign language, there are plenty of tools and resources that can do it for you, including by recognizing and figuratively translating idioms.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those books introduced me to a vision of American teenage life and taught me the rhythms and idioms of American English, nuances that would later replace my Britishisms and shape my career as a journalist.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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