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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1
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
Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
And with Tottenham 16 points clear of the bottom three, there is no more talk of a relegation battle, even if Postecoglou never countenanced that himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The agreement did not curtail Iran’s missile program and backing for nonstate actors across the Middle East; Tehran refused to countenance either as part of negotiations.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Russia has refused to countenance the idea of European troops on Ukrainian soil, while the U.S. insists that no American troops would be deployed to the country as peacekeepers.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
And with Tottenham 16 points clear of the bottom three, there is no more talk of a relegation battle, even if Postecoglou never countenanced that himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
Noun
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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When Watkins flipped open the visor of his helmet, Donnelly’s face had turned blue.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The robot's performance matched that of skilled human surgeons, handling unexpected scenarios with composure and precision.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
Verb
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To the local big-game purists, sharks were the stray dogs of the sea, and if Mundus was willing to control the population he was accepted as an eccentric asset to the community.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The Dawg Pound is an iconic part of the Browns franchise and one of the best representations in sports of fans feeling like and being accepted as part of the organization.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Medicare covers it when tablets are hard to tolerate or ineffective.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Many of our small trees are grafted onto rootstocks that can tolerate our local soil conditions.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Always remember that the right sofa will blend both comfort and looks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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The pack-leader in the Limited or Anthology Series category this year was The Penguin, which scored an impressive 24 nominations, including looks for Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Deirdre O’Connell.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Adding to the theatrics of his visage, Torres plucked the petals from a single-stemmed rose on the carpet.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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After his coronation at last month’s NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg becomes the fresh-faced visage of the Dallas Mavericks’ surprise reshuffle.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Bondi has racked up a string of embarrassments for the president that, despite a supportive post, President Donald Trump won't endure long.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Sportsbooks endured an unusual number of under bets in games that Porter ended up leaving with an injury.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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