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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
Noun
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Sallae Mae casts a flirty glance at the sweaty, bearded man who's called out to her the loudest.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, hosting the World Cup might appear to offer a major windfall for the city’s hotel industry.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Every new piece of data offers a glimpse at the space beyond our solar system.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2026
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Investigators have had glimpses of vehicles from various cameras but, as yet, have not associated a particular vehicle to Guthrie's kidnapping, sources familiar with the case told ABC News.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stoic, steady under pressure, and with an unflinching gaze that does most of the talking for him, Chris has no patience for hypocrisy or cruelty and holds fast to a quiet moral code rooted in fairness and restraint.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Baldwin refused to play this role for white, heterosexual society and instead turned his critical gaze back on white heterosexuals, forcing them to look in the mirror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Phillips offered the rare peek into her private life following the conviction of her ex-husband Danny Masterson, who was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two rape convictions.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jeycen likes to play a variety of games, including peek-a-boo, Marble Run, and building with LEGO.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The slip-on shoes featured a wide toe strap that held the foot in place, and the open-toe silhouette created a peep toe-like design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sporting a red leotard with a neckline that plunged all the way down to her sternum, Jenner accented the one-piece with matching sheer tights and peep-toe heels.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If glare is a concern, opt for textured works, canvases, or three-dimensional pieces instead.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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As for your current car and the issue with headlight glare try this.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The stares were blank and the handshakes perfunctory, because the Canadians know the value of silver as pertains to this tournament.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Her vacant stares are laced with just enough recognizable humanity to make the camera question what, if anything, is going on behind her eyes — a mystery that looms over the entire story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Channel your inner Gidget and spend a few nights at this mid-century modern rental, which offers ocean views from above the treetops.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Condensation built up on the shop’s windows, obscuring the view from outside.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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