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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
While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.
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Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Six designer brands — including Chen Sifan, Angus Chiang, Moto Guo, 8on8, Mayali, and Feng Chen Wang — will present their comprehensive brand expressions and creative ideas via holistic physical experiences during the fall 2026 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week at the end of March.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
How Tombot Brought Jennie to Life Tombot collaborated with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create Jennie’s realistic expressions and movements.
—Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Their appreciation often translated into philanthropy — heartfelt expressions of thanks, dignity and community responsibility.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
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Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.—
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Now, the juxtapositions that are so key to Charli’s style DNA manifest in Anthony Vaccarello’s current athleisure-meets-lingerie looks.—
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To see all the looks from the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, and for more of Glamour’s live show coverage, click here.—
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In terms of flashing skin and making sexy in again, Stone wasn't alone.—
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And then beyond that, in terms of my own stuff, there’s some Jacob Collier on there and some Snarky Puppy.—
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Without your seed phrases, that money is gone.—
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Although the wording included polite phrases, the anonymity left no room for conversation or compromise.—
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Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.—
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Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.—
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After the play, Sirianni and Brown were seen on the broadcast getting in each other's faces.—
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Their necks contorted slightly and smiles spread across their faces as the high-definition videos started and their journeys commenced.—
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
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The evening featured a special performance by Ludacris, along with Ciara, Jessica Alba, Julie Bowen, Kerry Washington, Malin Akerman and Olivia Munn serving as presenters and words from Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof.—
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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.—
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For decades, the Grisons had printed textbooks in five Romansh idioms—a baroque solution that invited a more rational one.—
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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