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Recent Examples of side-glance
Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side-glance
Noun
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At first glance our findings might seem to contradict earlier studies that found that people with Urbach-Wiethe disease are actually more generous than others.—
Tobias Kalenscher,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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Rather than trying to match that film’s tender glances at the roads not traveled, Song has opted instead for a penetrating side eye at those who find market value in matters of the heart.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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The small screen became a mirror that your own family could gaze at, to catch a glimpse of another family, seated on their own sofa, in front of their own TV.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In the buildup, there was a sense that this matchup represented the first of a new era for men’s tennis and, if this was indeed the first glimpse of a new age, then tennis fans are in for a rollercoaster of a decade.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Internet users were quick to question the target audience of this release, with many fans criticizing the Euphoria star for catering to the male gaze and rewarding her objectifiers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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With a conqueror’s gaze, Paris coolly weighs the situation.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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On Wednesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host and O.G. American Idol winner recalled once getting a peek inside the Idol season 2 runner-ups fridge, and being shocked by the impeccable organizational scheme.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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Duchess Meghan shares unseen family photos in Prince Harry wedding anniversary tribute In shots largely covering their faces, Meghan has shared a number of personal photos, allowing a glimpse into family life and peeks at Lilibet and Archie's stunning red hair.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Berry Fizz At Mission Ceviche in Union Square and Upper East Side, a strawberry and cherry blend with lemon, topped with rose bubbly with a rim of dehydrated berries, sugar and peep.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees that live in the Republic of Congo, communicate with vocal calls including peeps, hoots, yelps, grunts, and whistles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At one point, El Moussa's father could be observed getting upset and turning around to glare at the man.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Sometimes leaders, like astronomers, need tools to block out the glare and find the right path to new discoveries.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The new photo contrasts the January depiction of the president, which showed the president seemingly lit from below – drawing comparisons to a camper with a flashlight under their chin telling ghost stories – and casting what could be perceived as a menacing stare at the lens.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Cohen then asked, which was met with a shocked stare from Anthony.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The suite comes with a sitting room and office space, a walk-in closet, an en-suite laundry room, a kitchenette, bar and a wide view of the estate.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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In November, the ESA released images the Solar Orbiter obtained in March 2023 that the agency said are the highest-resolution views of the sun's surface, known as the photosphere, to date.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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