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as in voices
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 looks
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 terms
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 phrases
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 expressions
The last is a source of national pride in Peru, and one of the most recognizable expressions of how Andean ingredients melded with Cantonese stir-fry techniques introduced by the country’s Chinese immigrants.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
In a league too often sanitized by coachspeak, facial expressions might be our last great truth serum.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Both Haymes and Potteiger later insisted that their remarks were not sincere expressions of violent intent, but rather metaphorical calls for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to find salvation in their brand of Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 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
Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terrace Bar's tequila room stocks 65 expressions behind iron gates like liquid treasure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
In a league too often sanitized by coachspeak, facial expressions might be our last great truth serum.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Both Haymes and Potteiger later insisted that their remarks were not sincere expressions of violent intent, but rather metaphorical calls for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to find salvation in their brand of Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 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
Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
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The Ronettes’ sexy look and powerful voices — plus songwriting and producing help from Phil Spector — turned them into one of the premier acts of the girl-group era, touring England with The Rolling Stones and befriending the Beatles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sound plays a central role in the installation, bringing together different voices, texts, and musical elements.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certainly had some good looks from three that didn’t go down.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the 2025 didn’t unfold the way Derrick Hall expected, at least in terms of his individual stats at first.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In terms of lost instructional days Little Lake ranks high.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This doesn’t mean that unique phrases can be stolen with impunity, or even that people shouldn’t feel morally obligated to acknowledge the sources of their inspiration.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The key is knowing how to read — or listen — between the lines and recognizing that phrases that sound nice and innocent, even kind, are not that at all.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 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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Though mineral sunscreens have a reputation for leaving a white cast, newer formulations offer sheerer alternatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 26-year-old faces charges, including domestic violence simple battery, domestic violence false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death to the medical examiner’s office or law enforcement and unlawfully holding or moving a human dead body in unapproved conditions.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Mercury moves through your 1st House of Identity, sharpening your voice and making your words more direct than usual.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But, as her words were read out, McGovern sat calmly, with a pencil in his hand, completing a sudoku.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the assignment is to translate something from a foreign language, there are plenty of tools and resources that can do it for you, including by recognizing and figuratively translating idioms.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those books introduced me to a vision of American teenage life and taught me the rhythms and idioms of American English, nuances that would later replace my Britishisms and shape my career as a journalist.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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