Sentence examples for a countenance from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a countenance" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to a person's facial expression or appearance, often in the context of conveying emotions or character. Example: "Her countenance revealed her inner turmoil, despite her attempts to appear calm."

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"A countenance," said one, "that is a whole pantomime in itself".

The Sorrowful Face stares out at us in his portrait, a countenance wholly unlike Shakespeare's subtle blandness.

Coin portraits of Cleopatra show a countenance alive rather than beautiful, with a sensitive mouth, firm chin, liquid eyes, broad forehead, and prominent nose.

And without a doubt, I have a countenance, if you want to call it that, that does in fact permeate every role I've ever done.

Mr. Camp comes across a twisted Ms. Beatty, eternally encased in a thorn bush and wearing a countenance out of a painting by Munch.

Ohlsson, who carries an air of senatorial authority at the keyboard, has a countenance that demands to be carved in stone.

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He wore a relaxed countenance and a robe open at the chest, revealing an old man's shriveled skin.

He had emerged from the doctor's with a lightened countenance and a prescription for pills.

He has a lean, pensive countenance, a resonant voice, a gift for introspection.

The bespectacled Mr. Josefsberg brings a wistful countenance and an energetic manner to his underdog role as Max.

"For the record, she's got a beautiful countenance and is a beautiful maiden," the Donald said, confounding their expectations.

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