Definition of EYELIDS

Examples of eyelid in a Sentence

the upper eyelid of the left eye

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology lists risks that include: trauma to or infection of the eyelid or cornea; allergic reaction to the glue; and permanent or temporary loss of eyelashes. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, "When it comes to eyelash extensions, the demand is unreal," 3 July 2019 Joy Bush’s manipulated black-and-white photo shows an eyelid between two upraised hands, evoking a sense of joy, the artist’s name. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "When is a selfie art? When it shows the soul, like these portraits at City Gallery," 11 June 2019 Country: Paraguay For the majority of 2017, few would have batted an eyelid at Paraguay left-back Santiago Arzamendia, but that could hardly be further from the case these days. — SI.com, "Copa America: 6 Young Players to Watch Out for at the 2019 Tournament," 11 June 2019 But for one woman in Taiwan, a literal blink of an eye led to a small family of bees making a temporary home under her eyelid. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Doctors Found Bees Living in a Woman's Eye and I Now Wear Goggles 24 Hours a Day," 11 Apr. 2019 The crowd is mainly locals walking straight past without battling an eyelid. — Gemma Askham, Condé Nast Traveler, "Gaudí in Barcelona: Our Guide," 3 Mar. 2018 The models wore their hair pulled back into tight buns, and black lines painted on either side of their face, from their eyelids to their hairline—and the effect, well. — Jenny Hollander, Marie Claire, "Can Someone Tell Me What Is Happening In This Fashion Show From Hell?," 15 Jan. 2019 And the pigment itself dries down to this rich, satin-y black that looks luxurious and won't budge, even if your eyelids are oily (a real thing, folks). — Deanna Pai, Glamour, "Tom Ford's $58 Liquid Eyeliner Is the Best Money I Ever Spent," 8 Jan. 2019 Super thick, super thin, some can even take up your whole eyelid and take the place of eye shadow, which always looks awesome. — Tynan Sinks, Allure, "3 Ways I Mastered Eye Shadow for My Hooded Eyes," 28 Sep. 2018

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