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Standing centerstage is Douglass with a serious but handsome countenance, that distinctive side part, dark coat and vest.
NEW MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS FREDERICK DOUGLASS BUT FALLS SHORTPATRICK FOLLIARDAUGUST 12, 2022WASHINGTON BLADE
Daisey’s one-night-only show was an account of a year of living pandemically, recounted entertainingly in his signature countenance of enlightened outrage.
I WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE VACCINATED AND BACK IN A THEATER. MY PANIC LIFTED AS SOON AS THE LIGHTS WENT DOWN.PETER MARKSAPRIL 7, 2021WASHINGTON POST
At the mention of the Merrill Horse, Poindexter's countenance took on a demoniac expression.
THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNN
Which latter circumstance he begged Mr. Perker to note, with a glowing countenance and many marks of indignation.
THE POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB, V. 2(OF 2)CHARLES DICKENS
A smile of beatitude spread over his enormous countenance during the process.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLS
The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance of her husband, and a man desireth nothing more.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUS
Wharton uttered this with a peculiar force of voice, and aweful expression in his countenance.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTER
That his friend had withdrawn, was a pledge of his pacific wishes; and, with a lightened countenance, Louis rose from his knee.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTER
Louis turned on him a countenance, in which all that Wharton had conjured up in that noble soul, shone bright in the moon-light.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTER
As he read, a look of surprise came over his face, and then his countenance grew stern and grim.
THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNN
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
OCTOBER 26, 1985
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WORDS RELATED TO COUNTENANCE

  • countenance
  • frown
  • grimace
  • kisser
  • mask
  • profile
  • puss
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