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Recent Examples of side-glance
An apparently penniless street boy in a torn jacket carries a big woven-wicker basket on his back, casting a side-glance in hopes of scoring some work as a porter.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side-glance
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The beauty mogul mingled with Jennifer Lawrence and Chalamet's co-star Odessa A'zion but spent the rest of the evening exchanging loving glances and kisses with Chalamet.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The math might seem straightforward at first glance, too.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Dancing with the Stars alum, 28, posted a series of Instagram Stories, sharing close-up glimpses of her lips before and after the procedure.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s probably an essay to be written here about the male gaze versus the female gaze in fiction (despite the female author partnering with Patterson).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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That said, don’t wait for perfectly clear skies to head into the hills – even in bright, sunny weather, the Matterhorn loves playing peek-a-boo behind the clouds.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Later that year, Tisdale French offered fans a peek into a luxurious getaway with the same group.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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The list goes on as athletes came to the 49ers, Raiders, Giants, A’s and Sharks without a peep about the ground shaking.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The platform heels feature a slingback and peep-toe design with a large bow on the upper.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vast open cluster plays host to roughly 1,000 bright young stars, though its light will be incredibly challenging to spot in the glare of the full Snow Moon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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His unbroken stare into the camera appears to look for reason and fairness that too often didn't exist in 1956.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Such a story may not fit as easily with the narrative imposed from without — with the scores of fans and free-speech advocates who see in Rushdie a kind of aspirational stare-down of danger.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Students say the class offers a realistic view of the day-to-day responsibilities of law enforcement, including legal foundations and behind-the-scenes work.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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