expressions

plural of expression
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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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Recent Examples of expressions In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language. — Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Observance Dussehra takes on varied cultural expressions across India, shaped by regional rituals and performances. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 Her family and friends turned to social media to share memories and expressions of love. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Randy Sherman Mission Viejo The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Behind that, a series of CedarDB tables tracks the game geometry and state, while about 1,300 lines of SQL queries spread across 89 common table expressions implement the game logic and generate 35 bitmap framebuffers per second. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 This is especially the case within the context of French secularism, or laïcité, wherein public expressions of religiosity might have made people upset. — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 Also of interest of late are AI shares, as those companies continue to post strong earnings, despite public expressions from various influential people about the risks of the technology. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressions
Noun
  • The nonprofit has championed South Asian voices in film, art and storytelling since 2002, giving a platform to work on subjects such as caste, gender and sexuality.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The petition calls for a waiver that would allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices in unsolicited wireless calls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Not long ago, ordering a nonalcoholic beer at Oktoberfest could draw puzzled looks.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the best beauty looks played both sides of the color wheel.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For Polaris, the bigger slot arrives alongside a new song made on its own terms — a first step rather than a final word.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But little progress has been made towards implementing a deal to end the conflict, which includes terms for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its troops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Brands built their product content around those phrases, and whoever optimized best for them won the traffic.
    — Usman Ilyas, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As Kamphoff repeated these phrases during her race, her pace picked up.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many niche fragrance brands—also called indie fragrance brands—put a lot of care and artistry into their formulations and view perfume as a true art, which is reflected in their scents.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But today’s formulations are more advanced, and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin to use.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The service Most of the staff at Round Hill has been working there for over three decades—some fresh faces are mixed in, of course—and the service is delightfully friendly.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your words may need a second pass today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • August 23 – September 22 Your words may need a second pass today.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are always critics in all idioms whose goal is writing about something much bigger using a review to get there.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cinema is, after all, a language, and Belgian filmmakers come from a country built on the need to understand language as a bridge—between its regions, its people, and its idioms.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Expressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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