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as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arch
Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In February, Ciria’s campaign paid for a huge advertising banner in Barcelona’s city centre of a picture of Messi holding up his No 10 Barca shirt (obscuring his face) — referencing his iconic celebration during a Clasico win against arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 2017.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, the Natural Bridge rises 215 feet as a natural limestone arch that George Washington once surveyed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The delicate pink, red, or white flowers on arching stems appear in late spring, blooming for up to six weeks in cooler hardiness zones.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Since 2002, about 20,000 Chiricahuan leopard frogs have been reintroduced in some 80 former habitats now cleared of their arch nemesis.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In February, Ciria’s campaign paid for a huge advertising banner in Barcelona’s city centre of a picture of Messi holding up his No 10 Barca shirt (obscuring his face) — referencing his iconic celebration during a Clasico win against arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 2017.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
The beating heart of the property centered around a half-circle outdoor courtyard flanked by seven arches inviting you to choose your own adventure.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, the Natural Bridge rises 215 feet as a natural limestone arch that George Washington once surveyed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano was putting on a spectacular show Tuesday evening, with its latest eruptive episode producing arching bands of red lava higher than some skyscrapers.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The delicate pink, red, or white flowers on arching stems appear in late spring, blooming for up to six weeks in cooler hardiness zones.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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The rooms There are a dozen entry-level rooms in the curvy main building, and several outrageously large residences and villas right on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the tribe, its main objective is to repatriate the remains of their ancestors — a process that often involves gathering the remains and artifacts and burying them together in a spot on the site that cannot be disturbed.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Reds have been a pleasant surprise in the Eastern Conference of MLS and are comfortably in the mix of top east teams, standings wise.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flavor-wise, both the Molten Lava Cake and Strawberry Burst were pleasant, but less singularly memorable than the Cinnamon Caramel Pop-Tart.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Ospreys – a mischievous bird of prey – have returned.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Labubu, the vinyl plush collectible with a snaggletoothed grin and knowingly mischievous eyes, has become a viral sensation and one of China’s fastest-rising exports.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This curved gaming monitor has a curvature of 100R, which fills your peripheral vision and keeps you immersed within your playing sessions.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s how spatial curvature works.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the clock ran out on their comeback attempt, Tomislav Ivišić bent over, hands on his knees.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In standard general relativity, spacetime can bend under the influence of mass and energy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Arbat might even derive from gorbat (hunchback), because the road curved in and around streams.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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On the exterior of a white-walled building with a curving roof—a production facility where steel parts for the company’s eponymous pistol are manufactured—hung an enormous billboard.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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With new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack at the helm, the group continues to advance the legacy of African American culture while moving us all forward through fresh artistic heights.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Exceptionally well-written with equal parts spice, vinegar, wicked wit, and wonder how Charlie and Emma can possibly survive this unexpected turn in their lives after one simple question and one complicated answer threatens to blow everything up.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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With stunning action set pieces, a delightfully wicked villain (Javier Bardem), and a surprisingly emotional through-line featuring M (Judi Dench), Skyfall resonated for casual moviegoers as much as diehard Bond devotees.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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