countenance

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But despite soundtracking 128 episodes worth of hormonal melodrama, Cole’s song most immediately evokes one image: the devilishly handsome, All-American countenance of the show’s star, James Van Der Beek.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Investors attribute his popularity to his frequent public appearances, unflappable countenance and the Fed’s role in what has been a historic bull run for asset prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

He’s 43, immaculately dressed and groomed and has the countenance of a high school counselor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

"I think that's the last thing government should countenance", Mr Novak said.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

I could not countenance that we would abandon the town.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson