1
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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4
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
Most of the episode is technically a two-hander, but Giamatti is the obvious star of the show, conveying so much resentment, sorrow, and love in every expression.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
What has directing your own music videos added to your creative expression as a musician?
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
The exhibition then becomes a deeply tuned analysis of the advances of the 1980s (the crucial period of graffiti’s embrace by the gallery system), the form’s shift from raw expression into commodity, and the stylistic ruptures that flowered.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The chilling effect on expression and innovation would be especially pronounced for new market entrants.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
What has directing your own music videos added to your creative expression as a musician?
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
The exhibition then becomes a deeply tuned analysis of the advances of the 1980s (the crucial period of graffiti’s embrace by the gallery system), the form’s shift from raw expression into commodity, and the stylistic ruptures that flowered.
—Max Lakin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The chilling effect on expression and innovation would be especially pronounced for new market entrants.
—Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The voice cast includes Youssef, Alia Shawkat, and Kieran Culkin.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in his first term.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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This game against the Thunder is critical and could go a long way in terms of them staying in contention for home-court advantage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Articulating Your Value With Clarity Develop concise, memorable phrases and create short, impactful statements that highlight your core strengths and values.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wallen had not publicly commented on the incident or explained the meaning behind the phrase at press time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
6 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The club was candid — perhaps to a fault — regarding its extensive efforts to trade the face of the franchise, hoping to clear up payroll and roster space.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, the question of how much worth is placed on an Israeli life versus a Palestinian one is answered mostly in words, and thus, in too direct (and perhaps too didactic) a fashion, when so much of the movie’s drama could have grounded it emotionally.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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So Far The word takes on a whole other meaning, however, once Violet enters the swank joint.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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While often used sarcastically to mock true believers, the idiom reflects Italy’s enduring ambiguity toward Fascism, even 80 years after its fall.—
Mattia Ferraresi,
airmail.news,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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