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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
If every video is a starburst of expression, an extended TikTok session is fireworks in your face for hours.
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
But those are expressions of our strength, not its foundation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
The next four weeks will be a playful time with opportunities for creative expression, fun activities with children, sports events and vacations.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
But those are expressions of our strength, not its foundation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
The next four weeks will be a playful time with opportunities for creative expression, fun activities with children, sports events and vacations.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1040 Darrell Smith is The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab reporter covering issues important to the Black community and diverse voices in the capital region.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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While Stone and Parker provide the majority of voices, there’s an entire supporting cast of fierce talents.—
Sezin Keohler,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each garment and accessory in the collection is designed to mix together to create a dynamic look with a timeless aesthetic, focusing on the fabrics and workmanship put into each item’s design and functionality.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Golden Globe nominee stepped out in oversized dark-wash jeans, a black blouse and a cream trench coat, while the athlete wore a pair of light-wash oversized jeans, a brown flannel and a brown suede blouson jacket, topping off his look with a fur brown bucket hat.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Barkley could be the deciding factor in terms of getting the team to another Super Bowl appearance.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Cuba’s diplomats have vigorously pursued nixing the island nation from the list during Biden’s term in the Oval Office.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the reason was strictly to choose joy, which is a phrase that’s been on my lock screen for the last two years, for personal life and work life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is, however, the phrase’s first appearance in a daily Times crossword.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The model will be trained on large data sets of formulations and components for cosmetics.—
Britney Nguyen,
Quartz,
18 Jan. 2025
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The formulation also contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, which promises Botox-life effects for smoothing expression lines around the forehead, eyes, and mouth.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Enzo Maresca had no difficulty in pinpointing the precise moment a positive Chelsea performance against Bournemouth began to disintegrate in the face of familiar flaws.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the face of management hostility, why should labor care about any employer’s needs and priorities?—
Peter Georgescu,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Arched across the top were the words Justin Carr Wants World Peace.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel spoke those words following Ohio State’s 28-0 victory over Purdue, improving the Buckeyes’ record to 7-0 (3-0 in the Big Ten).—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Maze Runner actor sloughs off Roman’s moody persona, replacing that twin’s abrasive bluntness and struggle with idioms with the other’s quick wit and seductive charm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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For instance, the grammar and translation method has been modernized to help students grasp complex concepts like abstract words, idioms and metaphors.—
Geoffrey Alphonso,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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