sideliner

noun

side·lin·er ˈsīd-ˌlī-nər

: one that remains on the sidelines during an activity : one that does not participate

Examples of sideliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An even more daring dose of color came courtesy of French singer-songwriter Soko who, the season prior, offset her signature jet-black chop with a sweep of burnt rose eyeshadow—proving once again that these sideliners know no beauty bounds. —

Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2018 Rarely is a trend so universally beloved as the eye-catching statement earring, a look that is dotting both this season’s runways and streets, with style stars and sideliners cementing its upswing with an artful array of hair looks. —

Vogue, 2 Oct. 2017 Like The Bad News Bears and Wildcats, the coach is not your standard sideliner. —

Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017 The surprisingly large cast is made up mostly of NFL standouts and their spouses as well as a few sideliners. —

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