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
Examples of nose for in a Sentence
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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.
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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
Drape a towel over your head to form a tent, and then inhale deeply through your nose for five to 10 minutes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
Still, the strength of PTI’s showing is a bloody nose for Pakistan’s military, which previously backed Khan before his 2018 election victory.
—TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Nix appears to have significantly more upside than journeyman placeholder Jarrett Stidham, not to mention the accuracy – nearly 75% in two seasons with the Ducks – Broncos coach Sean Payton values, plus having a nose for the goal line (38 rushing TDs in five college seasons).
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
The convergence of advertising, digital content, and consumer preferences nuances the new narrative for the sector, one that emphasizes innovation, adaptability and a knowledge of the past and a nose for the future.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Juxtaposed with Trump’s brash New York attitude and reputation as a ruthless businessman with a nose for deals and a willingness to stick a knife in a friend or foe to gain an advantage, Joe Biden has positioned himself as a kindly grandfather figure willing to meet his political rivals halfway.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
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
Drape a towel over your head to form a tent, and then inhale deeply through your nose for five to 10 minutes.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
Still, the strength of PTI’s showing is a bloody nose for Pakistan’s military, which previously backed Khan before his 2018 election victory.
—TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Nix appears to have significantly more upside than journeyman placeholder Jarrett Stidham, not to mention the accuracy – nearly 75% in two seasons with the Ducks – Broncos coach Sean Payton values, plus having a nose for the goal line (38 rushing TDs in five college seasons).
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
The convergence of advertising, digital content, and consumer preferences nuances the new narrative for the sector, one that emphasizes innovation, adaptability and a knowledge of the past and a nose for the future.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Juxtaposed with Trump’s brash New York attitude and reputation as a ruthless businessman with a nose for deals and a willingness to stick a knife in a friend or foe to gain an advantage, Joe Biden has positioned himself as a kindly grandfather figure willing to meet his political rivals halfway.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
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“Nose for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20for. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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