Bearing
Bearing noun - The fact or state of being pertinent.
Expression and bearing are semantically related in aspect topic. In some cases you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Bearing".
Expression
Expression noun - Facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling.
Usage example: we could tell by the fans' expressions that the Chicago Cubs had lost again
Bearing and expression are semantically related in look topic. Sometimes you can use "Bearing" instead a noun "Expression", if it concerns topics such as aspect.
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In the original Phyrexia the holiest symbol beside the phi was the Mask of Yawgmoth, a white mask bearing a twisted expression of sorrow.
Source: White Mask of Doom -
HSS have it too, although the furthest we've seen is Rosie bearing her trademark for-tongue expression only a couple of times throughout the film, the third being her Scare card during the credits.
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One of the art museum personnel turns up really quickly, bearing an extremely awkward expression, to get her to stop, presumably to spare everyone the need for Brain Bleach.
Source: Western Animation / Fillmore!
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