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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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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
The pair looked at the camera with near-identical expressions, both wearing their brown hair long and loose.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
Launched in 2017, Venice Immersive is dedicated to the immersive arts and media and includes all forms of creative XR expression including immersive videos, virtual and mixed reality, virtual worlds and immersive installations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In reaching for a register beyond the human, Tsushima might be searching for another expression of consciousness, one that is more expansive and less bound to the idea of individual experience.
—Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
Launched in 2017, Venice Immersive is dedicated to the immersive arts and media and includes all forms of creative XR expression including immersive videos, virtual and mixed reality, virtual worlds and immersive installations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In reaching for a register beyond the human, Tsushima might be searching for another expression of consciousness, one that is more expansive and less bound to the idea of individual experience.
—Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Pure speech is afforded broad protection, but the rules for regulating mixed-conduct expression are complicated.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
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Created by and starring the voices of Stone and Parker, South Park premiered on cable’s Comedy Central channel on Aug. 13, 1997.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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After Plasencia entered his pleas in a barely audible voice, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett agreed to let the doctor remain free on bond pending his sentencing.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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They’re made with a soft cotton material that’ll keep you cozy during long flights, while providing an elevated look.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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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 company provides direct contributions of $50 a month to employees' student loans, with no cap on these benefits, in terms of time frame or amount.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Aides privately described it as the best stretch of his presidency—possibly across both terms.—
Carlo Versano
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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His look, tone, signature phrases, poses, and even his walk were carefully crafted and consistent.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Christopher Guest can drop me to the ground with a look, let alone a phrase.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Building a Routine That Works with Your Skin, Not Against It A successful acid routine begins with frequency and formulation.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The floor below those furnishings is made from quite a natural little formulation of linoleum that incorporates a mix of jute fabric, linseed oil, cork flour and natural resins.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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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
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Gibson’s poetry and spoken word performances often dealt with LGBTQ+ topics, gender norms and social justice.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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By the time our department chief got word that there had been a mass shooting at PittFest, his senior resident was incommunicado.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
15 July 2025
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To quote a homespun idiom, there are different horses for different courses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Especially in multilingual markets, users frequently mix languages and use non-standard grammar, local idioms, creative spelling and hybrid sentence structures.—
Alessa Cross,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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