1
as in expressions
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 faces
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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1
as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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2
as in tolerates
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 Synonyms for countenances
Noun
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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.—
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
Verb
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The office accepts complaints online and gives information on what documents are needed for the reports.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Under federal law, any station that accepts payment, services or other valuable consideration for airing material must disclose this information to the audience at the time of broadcast.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Although spot freight rates continue to tumble as more global ocean freight capacity enters the market, congestion in the largest ports in Asia and Northern Europe still endures.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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From the pyramids to the mysteries of hieroglyphs and the afterlife, its legacy endures.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even in relationships where physical chores are divided equally, one partner often bears the mental burden of ensuring that everything runs smoothly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The owner disputes that his store, whose future is unclear, bears blame for troubles.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Countenances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenances. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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