1
as in expression
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 face
the front part of the head
a fairly pretty countenance
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3
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
the EMT's purposeful countenance was in stark contrast to everyone else's hysteria
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1
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age
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as in to tolerate
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 countenance
Frank Barry, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Supporters were taken aback by news of United’s willingness to countenance offers for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, with Napoli and Chelsea both pursuing the latter.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Although Europe’s top clubs are monitoring his contractual situation, Bayern are not countenancing selling.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Without listening to these dissenting voices, the Democratic Party seems unable to recognize — or countenance — that many of them favor middle-ground positions.
—Frank Barry, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Supporters were taken aback by news of United’s willingness to countenance offers for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, with Napoli and Chelsea both pursuing the latter.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Freed from the need to justify his actions in traditional terms, the president has enacted policies no predecessor would have countenanced while moving to purge any internal dissenters.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Although Europe’s top clubs are monitoring his contractual situation, Bayern are not countenancing selling.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countenance
Noun
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While they’ll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For this reason, tattoos celebrating a city or country can only lead to confusion. Tattoos of Mayan or Aztec images have also been used to designate people as gang members, even though these tattoos are clear expressions of cultural identity and do not necessarily have any nexus to gang membership.—
Beth C. Caldwell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tellingly, every Iraqi has the same face—Hussein’s.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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What is to be gained by rubbing our faces in brutality like this?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Vitor Pereira arrived at Molineux a virtual unknown in December, but has mustered the steely composure to transform Wolves’ leaky defence while presenting himself as a loose cannon on the touchline.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Desai maintains his composure regardless of the situation, which has been important as his role for the Huskies evolved.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Joann only accepting in-store purchases during closure All Forever 21 stores to be closed by May 1 following closing sales, operator says Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs?—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the end, Guerrero accepted a deal for $265 million less than Soto.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone is confirmed to attend the Riviera shindig, but here’s a look at some of the possibilities.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Fat tires and a boxy stance lend it an authoritative visage.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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No cause of death was announced, but Finn was described by Playbill as having endured a long illness.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Countenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countenance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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