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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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At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Henson, who does a lot with a character that doesn’t monopolize the spotlight, touches little Zonia’s hair or steals a subtle glance at her now and then.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Children ages 2–10 can explore a swine barn, garden, grain bin, and apple orchard while getting a hands-on glimpse into life on a working farm.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Relax your gaze, Magic Eye style, and move quietly.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate, his daughter Lorraine Nicholson shared a tribute on Instagram stories, dazzling fans with a throwback photo and a peek into her father’s life now.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The toe strap was pinched at the center, creating a peep-toe-like design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the waist, the dress began to flow into a breezy column skirt with a thigh-high slit that showcased Blanchett's peep-toe black heels lined with glittering rhinestones.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This provided a comfort blanket and a lead that Chelsea and Liverpool, unable to shift the glare of scrutiny away from themselves, couldn’t replicate.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But noise, as well as glare, are typically buffered with vegetative landscaping and setbacks, or the distance between the property line and the nearest structure.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the office The stare doesn’t stop at the service counter.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Still as feisty as UConn baseball fans might remember him, the original AK touched 98 MPH and had a stare-down with Jac Caglianone after a hit by pitch.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Look closer, and a more sophisticated fear comes into view — one that the productivity data doesn’t address at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, while Warsh may favor lower rates, there currently isn’t a convincing economic argument for easier monetary policy anytime soon — a view that three key Fed voters telegraphed at this meeting.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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