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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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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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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
Scott McCourtney Lake Forest The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For both timepiece collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch collections reflect a sense of the thrill of the track and self- expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
In the past five years, at least 27 bills have been introduced federally and in a half-dozen states to limit the use of a defendant’s creative expressions, including rap lyrics, in criminal proceedings, according to an AP analysis using the bill-tracking software Plural.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Berlin has always been a city that treats space as a blank canvas for expression.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For both timepiece collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch collections reflect a sense of the thrill of the track and self- expression.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
In the past five years, at least 27 bills have been introduced federally and in a half-dozen states to limit the use of a defendant’s creative expressions, including rap lyrics, in criminal proceedings, according to an AP analysis using the bill-tracking software Plural.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Berlin has always been a city that treats space as a blank canvas for expression.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at several of those picks.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the second and third rounds of the draft.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last June, Hill was ordered to pay Bauer more than $300,000 for violating settlement terms.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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In terms of how the two PSG goalkeepers have fared this season, the data shows Safonov is outperforming Chevalier.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a larger context, this quintessentially Bengali phrase has come to mean a repast of tea and snacks that encompasses a tradition deeply ingrained in the culture.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is a phrase in Japanese that explains it.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Available in two formulations, original and gentle for skin sensitive to salicylic acid.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sea is rough, and despite the duck’s smile, the boys are heading toward, or are already in, heavy weather.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kris Letang, on his 39th birthday, had a smile on his face for most of the session.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pause briefly, choose your words with intention, and stay on point.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buildings—a contemporary, fluid interpretation of the Cretan idiom by Pieris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Like the idiom, their coffee shop hopes to bring surprising offerings to the coffee scene.—
Jenna Thompson
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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