1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Sometimes life hands you a case of the blues that can only be cured by watching Ben Affleck line dance while doing his best to convey autism with his facial expressions.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Somni specializes in invariably camera-ready, relentlessly playful expressions of Spain’s molecular gastronomy movement.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Hunter said that while there have been some expressions of interest, no one has yet come forward who is prepared to commit to investing the time required to earn her trust.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
This new Double Double blend is quite good and definitely unlike other expressions in the series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Researchers say their facial expressions also look noticeably different depending on the angle.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s rooms are spread across three distinct architectural expressions—two playful designs by Shigeru Ban, and a third more traditional construction by Ryue Nishizawa (of Pritzker Prize-winning SANAA fame)—set among a quiet neighborhood of country estates.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The expressions appear fearful when viewed from below.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Somni specializes in invariably camera-ready, relentlessly playful expressions of Spain’s molecular gastronomy movement.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Hunter said that while there have been some expressions of interest, no one has yet come forward who is prepared to commit to investing the time required to earn her trust.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
This new Double Double blend is quite good and definitely unlike other expressions in the series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Researchers say their facial expressions also look noticeably different depending on the angle.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
The hotel’s rooms are spread across three distinct architectural expressions—two playful designs by Shigeru Ban, and a third more traditional construction by Ryue Nishizawa (of Pritzker Prize-winning SANAA fame)—set among a quiet neighborhood of country estates.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The expressions appear fearful when viewed from below.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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