1
: one that makes, draws, or uses lines
2
a
: a ship belonging to a regular line
b
: an airplane belonging to an airline
3
4
: something with which lines are made
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Olise is one of France’s three notable front-liners who are making their World Cup debut, along with the 21-year-old Désire Doué and 23-year-old Bradley Barcola.
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Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Everyday essentials — floor liners, bed mats, door guards — attach to 40% to 70% of buyers at margins above 54%.
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Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Meanwhile, her fringe was combed off to one side of her forehead above a classic, sparkly smoky eye and winged liner.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Noun
In her Fearless era, the liner was subtle and delicate—more of a kitten eye than a cat eye.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Olise is one of France’s three notable front-liners who are making their World Cup debut, along with the 21-year-old Désire Doué and 23-year-old Bradley Barcola.
—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Everyday essentials — floor liners, bed mats, door guards — attach to 40% to 70% of buyers at margins above 54%.
—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Meanwhile, her fringe was combed off to one side of her forehead above a classic, sparkly smoky eye and winged liner.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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liner
1 of 2 noun
lin·er
ˈlī-nər 
1
: a ship or airplane of a regular transportation line
an ocean liner
2
: something with which lines are made or drawn
use a cosmetic liner to make the eyes more attractive
liner
2 of 2 noun
: one that lines or is used to line something
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