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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
This means that when dynamic folds and wrinkles form on youthful skin (say, from expression lines or raised eyebrows), the forehead will look smooth again at rest.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The Berlinale said the new management had reviewed what happened on the closing night from every angle and set in place a framework to favor balanced expressions of opinion.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The company has focused on single malt scotch from distilleries like Aberfeldy, Caol Ila, and Glen Moray, but there have also been some interesting expressions from American distilleries like Catoctin Creek, Westland, and MGP, as well as an Australian rye and a couple of rums.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Although your sleep-wake cycles are the most visible expression of circadian rhythms, these rhythms orchestrate most of your physiology.
—Mackenzie Gamble, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The Berlinale said the new management had reviewed what happened on the closing night from every angle and set in place a framework to favor balanced expressions of opinion.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The company has focused on single malt scotch from distilleries like Aberfeldy, Caol Ila, and Glen Moray, but there have also been some interesting expressions from American distilleries like Catoctin Creek, Westland, and MGP, as well as an Australian rye and a couple of rums.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Although your sleep-wake cycles are the most visible expression of circadian rhythms, these rhythms orchestrate most of your physiology.
—Mackenzie Gamble, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are actively making their voices heard by initiating a Yellow Card Campaign.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here's a look at the celebrations in Philadelphia after Super Bowl 59.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity hairstylist aimed to create a polished look while keeping the curls intact and frizz-free.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Madrid’s struggles with their press were damning evidence that playing with all four of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Bellingham in the team gives them little flexibility in terms of their shape when out of possession.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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To be prudent, the organization is making small changes like limiting travel, and only stocking up on supplies for short term needs.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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More common in British English, the phrase is often used in writing to close friends, colleagues or longtime acquaintances.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, who are both second-generation immigrants, used that same phrase in their Tuesday resignation letters to Adams.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Curry’s overall lifestyle brand, Sweet July, expanded into skincare in 2019, experimenting with formulation before the overall launch in 2023.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Particularly varied boxes will contain a combination of all these, while some companies may opt to stick to one particular formulation.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In another incident, a car which had accidentally turned onto the course was forced to reverse in the face of the oncoming peloton.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Using the face of a clock as a guide, leave palm frond clusters to form a 9-to-3 look.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the Superdome, the final word was replaced with a man yelping.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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His emails are two words long, to the point and nothing extra.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
10 Feb. 2025
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Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Glover’s score — for rock band, piano and acoustic strings — evokes pop idioms while politely sidestepping direct quotation.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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