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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
For Riaz, animation sparked his creativity from a young age, though in Pakistan music was viewed as a more acceptable form of artistic expression.
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Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Luxury manufacturers have historically found the platform limited in terms of brand expression and storytelling.
—James Manso, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
By challenging the norms of musical expression, MTS Records not only highlights incredible talent but also helps shape the future of contemporary music.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
But the expression, more than anything Alice said, made Andrea feel that her mother didn’t think her emotions were real.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Luxury manufacturers have historically found the platform limited in terms of brand expression and storytelling.
—James Manso, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
By challenging the norms of musical expression, MTS Records not only highlights incredible talent but also helps shape the future of contemporary music.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
But the expression, more than anything Alice said, made Andrea feel that her mother didn’t think her emotions were real.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expression
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The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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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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Now, this year, lawmakers will use the first 11-plus months of Trump’s second term to decide what to do about huge swaths of that overhaul — known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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But record high inflation earlier in his term, paired with high interest rates, contributed to deep economic discontent that plagued his own reelection bid and later Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 campaign against Trump.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The truth is that brain-rot phrases are a conversational crutch.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Good news is bad news for investors, as the hackneyed phrase goes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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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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This intensive stain remover reveals a white smile with its 35% carbamide peroxide formulation.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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In the face of such forces, all people can do is find ways to use words to recreate what was lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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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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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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As romantic nationalism surged, scholars travelled the country collecting fairy tales, folk songs, local idioms, and traditional crafts.—
Caitlyn Murphy,
Hazlitt,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expression. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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