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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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While most stars opted for opulent couture gowns with glitter, feathers, and the like, the actor appeared in a look that seemed almost simple at first glance… Look again.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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With a cinema glance that balances between the documentary genre and the dramatized narration, the film crafts a microcosm of understanding, offering the viewer a touching experience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Want to catch a glimpse of your favorite fashionista?—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Russia is emerging as one of the few early economic beneficiaries of the war with Iran, as disruptions to energy infrastructure drive up demand for Russian exports and the world casts its gaze to the Middle East and away from Moscow’s war in Ukraine.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two powerful space telescopes turned their gaze onto the Cat's Eye Nebula, a planetary nebula 4,400 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Draco.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cynthia Erivo made a stylish statement for her Oscars debut in 2020, wearing a custom white Atelier Versace one-shoulder bustier gown with a crystal mesh bodice and a thigh-high front slit that gave a peek at her toned legs and white Stuart Weitzman platform heels.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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On her feet were a pair of the strappy peep-toe heels with a delicate ankle strap.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, Burman said that is unlikely because adding mirrors risks creating new hazards with glare.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stella tiptoed from the proscenium arch, shielding her eyes from the glare of the footlights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When Thriller came out, Jones’ friends immediately noticed the lean, the white jacket, and Jackson’s laser-beam stare — all of which seemed to echo Alfonzo.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once the account is set up, pre-teens won’t be able to access advanced features such as Meta AI, status updates, chat lock, app lock, location sharing, view-once messages, disappearing messages, and linked devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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