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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
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side-glance
Noun
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At first glance, this bite-sized farce is notable for introducing him to the late Harry Dean Stanton, who stars as the deaf cowboy Slim.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The trailer also gives a glimpse at the emotional moment Isabella connects with a fellow cancer patient, Seana Isaac.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The 43 year old isn’t one to update her social media channels, only giving occasional glimpses of her amazing life with Iglesias.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Acknowledging that her brackets can only cover so much terrain, the artist directs our gaze beyond the artwork and back to life.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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So why not extend our gaze across the culture as well?—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, here’s just a peek at the top spots on the list.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The frenzy around the look reached its peak when Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg was captured on camera appearing to sneak a peek at Sanchez’s bosom.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.—
Eric Kohn,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Solitary chicks emit fewer anxious peeps if given a mirror for company.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These new lights will help prevent glare, while having the ability to provide LED light shows in different colors.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
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His visual style, influenced by painters Salvador Dali, Van Gogh and Raja Ravi Varma, is noted for its distinctive use of glares, flares and vibrant colors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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And because she’s perceived as nearly unbreakable, when sorrow does slip through her eyes in a lost stare or a weighted silence, Torres’ expression is beautifully gutting.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hubble’s stare at the sun not only enabled the QEH scrub but also allowed the engineers and scientists to see exactly how light reflected inside the telescope—which is useful for both pointing the telescope and for analyzing future scientific images.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
16 Jan. 2025
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Aerial view of trucks queueing next to the border wall before crossing to the United States at Otay commercial port in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on Jan. 22, 2025.—
Kristian Burt,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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For more jaw-dropping views, head over to Torrey Pines Gliderport for tandem and solo clifftop paragliding.—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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