nose for
idiom
: an ability to find (something)
He is a good reporter with a nose for news.
a baseball scout with a nose for talent
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In short: its eye for fantasy fiction writers capable of building loyal readerships, and its nose for diversification.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024
Moreover, customers are always going to pay through the nose for tickets to high-profile, massively popular acts like Taylor Swift.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
That each movie offers a vision of a culture in decline seems too on the nose for this festival, where attendees celebrate the art amid nervous chatter about the state of the industry.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 18 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The viral latte makeup trend calls for cream bronzer across the lids and bridge of the nose for a monochromatic look, while pearl skin will layer highlighter with bronzer to create a luminous complexion.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
Eldridge brushed on a reddish blush across Lipa's cheekbones and over her nose for a sunburnt effect, with a similar shade on her lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Jan. 2024
There are plenty of ways to practice deep breathing, but a common approach is the 4-2-6 method: Inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for two seconds, and slowly exhale for six seconds.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Feb. 2024
Given the limited number of opportunities to reach 100 million potential customers, companies are willing to pay through the nose for them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024
Moreover, customers are always going to pay through the nose for tickets to high-profile, massively popular acts like Taylor Swift.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
That each movie offers a vision of a culture in decline seems too on the nose for this festival, where attendees celebrate the art amid nervous chatter about the state of the industry.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 18 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The viral latte makeup trend calls for cream bronzer across the lids and bridge of the nose for a monochromatic look, while pearl skin will layer highlighter with bronzer to create a luminous complexion.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
Eldridge brushed on a reddish blush across Lipa's cheekbones and over her nose for a sunburnt effect, with a similar shade on her lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Jan. 2024
There are plenty of ways to practice deep breathing, but a common approach is the 4-2-6 method: Inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for two seconds, and slowly exhale for six seconds.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Feb. 2024
Given the limited number of opportunities to reach 100 million potential customers, companies are willing to pay through the nose for them.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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