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
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Russian officials have repeatedly refused to countenance troops from any NATO country on Ukrainian soil.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
And the United States might have to countenance a military union between Russia and China.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
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Noun
As in, the color of one’s countenance when feeling ill.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Russian officials have repeatedly refused to countenance troops from any NATO country on Ukrainian soil.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Russian officials have repeatedly refused to countenance troops from any NATO country on Ukrainian soil.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
And the United States might have to countenance a military union between Russia and China.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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Together, their 33-piece collection is an expression of two Sohos, built around ideas of Americana, prep, and sport but anchored in traditional British flair; in short, the perfect fall capsule.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bain said that this anxiety can cause both physical and emotional signs, with vocalization being one of the most-common outward expressions of distress.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the face of that, Keaton’s off- and sometimes on-duty style represented limitless possibilities, and a previously incomprehensible kind of freedom.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The stars themselves are bestowed by anonymous inspectors who briefly appear on camera, but whose names, faces, and even voices are completely obscured.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On First Take, Ohanian took the opportunity to clap back with composure and wit.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Just, even that last play, keeping his composure, fighting like hell to get the ball off, and threw a hell of a ball.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The board accepted Duffy’s resignation at its Wednesday meeting.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Security and prosperity proved strong enticements to accepting imperial rule, even if those benefits came at the point of a bayonet.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether the rules change or not, what really matters is what investors demand — and what markets are willing to tolerate.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cold-hardy varieties may tolerate cold, but that doesn’t mean planting them just ahead of cold weather is ideal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at photos of the Chicago home below captured by The Root.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her sultry visage was created using an assortment of products by Make Up For Ever.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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With these tools in your arsenal, achieving a polished, camera-ready visage has never been easier—or more indulgent.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the jury is out on the exact cause of Harry Potter’s enduring popularity, Beach and Willner highlight an important point in its favor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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This team as a collective seemed proud of their season, triumphant in raising the bar for an organization that not long ago endured a decade-long playoff drought.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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