1
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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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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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
Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
James, with his doleful countenance, makes the adult Hal vaguely sympathetic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
And there’s a refusal on the part of these groups to countenance that.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
James, with his doleful countenance, makes the adult Hal vaguely sympathetic.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
But Israel has refused to countenance any Hamas control in Gaza, while Hamas has shown little appetite for disbanding its battalions of armed fighters or sending its Gaza leaders into exile.
—Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
And there’s a refusal on the part of these groups to countenance that.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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For the next hour, Baghi brought out bottle after bottle until there were about a dozen arrayed on the table, each a subtly different expression.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Although the expression carries a list price of $59, the average retail price in the US, according to Wine Searcher, is $194.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Pamela Anderson is baring it all about going bare face.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With the potential of at least three sitting Democratic House members vying for Durbin’s spot and the announcement that longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston will not seek a 15th term, at least four of the state’s 17-seat House delegation in Washington could open up to new faces.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Most people can tolerate losing as many as two liters of that blood.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Here's a deeper look into the findings of the two studies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The modernist visage embraces the everywoman who just wants to get into bed and nap—talk about art imitating life.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Her makeup included a serene visage with smokey eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Strat was next, its shape as familiar and enduring as that of a spoon.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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What to Know Khamenei's remarks on Saturday underscored his enduring hostility toward U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and portrayed Washington as a destabilizing force.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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