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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, nothing seems unusual.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The fact that airlines are able to fly at all is due to the implementation of safe corridors directing aircraft away from danger, as a quick glance at any flight tracking app right now makes immediately clear.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exhibition is only a first glimpse of the much larger collection that will soon be on view in the new museum in Jerusalem.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Studt recommends heading over to one of Palm Beach County’s larger nature preserves, such as Cypress Creek Natural Area in Jupiter or Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach Gardens, to catch a glimpse of the spirited flocks.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet, even with this outward gaze, Omoto maintains its commitment to traditional craftsmanship.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Grossman succeeds in interrogating the very gaze his film is built upon, yet never fully escapes it, leaving the documentary caught between critique and complicity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their humorous phone conversations gives us a peek into his private life.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, the league held a fan fest just before the Red Sox faced the Minnesota Twins, giving a chance for curious baseball fans to get a peek at what the upstart league will offer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fox accessorized with black patent leather peep-toe platform heels with an ankle strap and a pair of black oval sunglasses.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Then, in the fall, a trip to New England to leaf-peep and introduce a friend to my childhood home and East Coast family led me to a new adaptation.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lenses are designed to eliminate 100% of UVA/UVB harmful blue light and glare, protecting your eyes in style.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rarely have an actor's eyes been put to such good use, as Murphy's thousand-yard stare communicates guilt, regret, and anxious anticipation of how his life's work will impact the world for generations to come.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Musgraves and Hannah Lux Davis co-directed the song’s cheeky video, which is set in a grocery store and is ripe with fruit-touching and wistful stares.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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