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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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Both expressions have similar aroma and flavor profiles, but Full Proof has more pronounced chocolate and dried fruit notes and has more viscosity and palate weight.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The shooting’s apparent anti-insurance motivation has led to expressions of support across the political spectrum for the assailant.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Two court officers, both of whom carried guns and handcuffs and wore black bulletproof vests and otherwise stoic expressions, wiped tears from their eyes.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Of the 678 global traditions, practices, and human expressions on the list — which include things like Argentine tango, Chinese calligraphy, and Indian yoga — the Sosso-Bala is the only that’s entire history has been maintained within a single family.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Syrians alternated between expressions of panic and celebration.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Ken Feldman Tarzana The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Her authentic expressions of gratitude boosted morale, fostered innovation, and earned her team’s unwavering loyalty.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The shooting’s apparent anti-insurance motivation has led to expressions of support across the political spectrum for the assailant.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Two court officers, both of whom carried guns and handcuffs and wore black bulletproof vests and otherwise stoic expressions, wiped tears from their eyes.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Of the 678 global traditions, practices, and human expressions on the list — which include things like Argentine tango, Chinese calligraphy, and Indian yoga — the Sosso-Bala is the only that’s entire history has been maintained within a single family.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Syrians alternated between expressions of panic and celebration.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Ken Feldman Tarzana The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Her authentic expressions of gratitude boosted morale, fostered innovation, and earned her team’s unwavering loyalty.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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