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countenance

[koun-tn-uhns] / ˈkaʊn tn əns /


NOUN
self-control
Synonyms


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Such a vote would need to be signed off by the UK government, which has repeatedly refused to countenance the idea.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

As I spoke, a dark gloom spread over my listener’s countenance.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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