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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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as in face
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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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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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
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The outpour of resentment triggers the General’s paranoia; Toan Le is fabulous in this episode, paring back the General’s goofy countenance to reveal the gnawing delusions of a defeated and increasingly dangerous man.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Although Europe’s top clubs are monitoring his contractual situation, Bayern are not countenancing selling.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Even during the height of their PSR crisis last June, Newcastle did not countenance letting Isak leave, even though Chelsea made tentative enquiries.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The outpour of resentment triggers the General’s paranoia; Toan Le is fabulous in this episode, paring back the General’s goofy countenance to reveal the gnawing delusions of a defeated and increasingly dangerous man.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Verb
Freed from the need to justify his actions in traditional terms, the president has enacted policies no predecessor would have countenanced while moving to purge any internal dissenters.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Although Europe’s top clubs are monitoring his contractual situation, Bayern are not countenancing selling.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
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However, to encounter Diane Von Furstenberg, her life, her fashion line, her accomplishments, is to experience an exhibition that belongs at the Skirball and speaks to that institution’s mandate, as a powerful expression of Jewish identity and culture.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Campbell said Chiles, who sees her work as an expression of her Christian faith, has had to decline taking on clients but did not specify how often that has happened.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Well, she's got a mark on her face … Chris Prichard was arrested and charged with domestic assault.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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As soon as the celebrations started, City players headed down the tunnel, disappointment etched on their faces.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Most people avoid conflict, but those who can navigate tricky situations with composure and professionalism quickly stand out.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The freshman Melo was able to keep her composure and make several acrobatic saves to wind out the clock and send her team to the semifinals for the first time in program history.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some colleges do not accept the Common Application, including the University of California System, the service academies, MIT and Georgetown.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The bargaining unit evidently accepted a salary floor of $73,000, with six percent raises in the first year of the deal and three percent in the two years following — terms of the deal that the WGA East announced on Friday.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plants will tolerate some dappled shade in areas with high temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tapped to become the replacement for Steve Rogers, Walker gets his hands on super soldier serum and doesn't exactly tolerate it as well as his predecessor.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Available for purchase separately or in a duo with the lip liner, the new Shade Slick Sheens include four shimmery shades that work effortlessly with the liners for a juicy lip look.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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She is known for bold eye aesthetics which ease dramatic pigment into cohesive, statement-making looks.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The ancient Greeks often decorated their bronze cauldrons, used to honor the gods, with the head of a griffin, whose visage is that of an eagle but whose body is that of a lion.—
Graham Bowley,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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The actor whose visage has, twice, had to convey the entire weight of the Holocaust looks almost unrecognizable on the tiny screen.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Anna Faris is finding gratitude after enduring hardship.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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