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Recent Examples of gamin
The door is opened by Ms. Etienne, 75 — a wry, sinewy woman with a gamin haircut.
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Ben Brantley, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Liliane Montevecchi, a glittering French gamin who became a cabaret star in Paris, a pal of Marlon Brando’s in Hollywood, and the Tony Award-winning ‘‘muse’’ of director Tommy Tune on Broadway, died June 29 at her home in Manhattan.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2018
The gamin Bujold plays the enchanting Coquelicot with whom Bates falls in love.
—Susan King, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
A kooky young woman works her gamin charm on a Paris arrondissement in this new musical written by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon and adapted from Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beloved 2001 film.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, will steal its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 18 May 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, steals its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 11 May 2017
That French movie, which grossed $174 million and turned Audrey Tautou, its gamin-pixie star, into an international...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2017
Ben Brantley, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Liliane Montevecchi, a glittering French gamin who became a cabaret star in Paris, a pal of Marlon Brando’s in Hollywood, and the Tony Award-winning ‘‘muse’’ of director Tommy Tune on Broadway, died June 29 at her home in Manhattan.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2018
The gamin Bujold plays the enchanting Coquelicot with whom Bates falls in love.
—Susan King, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
A kooky young woman works her gamin charm on a Paris arrondissement in this new musical written by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon and adapted from Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beloved 2001 film.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, will steal its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 18 May 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, steals its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 11 May 2017
That French movie, which grossed $174 million and turned Audrey Tautou, its gamin-pixie star, into an international...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamin
Noun
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Liverpool was, in short, a city that generated strong opinions and the advert was effectively sending a powerful message: even Scouse urchins drink milk.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Without sea stars to balance the food web, urchin numbers have exploded.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead of feeling supported, adolescents may start to believe that there’s something wrong with them, rather than recognizing it as something understandable, that deserves empathy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The new analysis concludes that about 8.4 million U.S. adolescents — or nearly 33% — have prediabetes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The new telescope does, though, have a whippersnapper nipping at its heels.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
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Now please don’t get the whippersnappers in the GTW offices wrong.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Byron is reportedly married and shares two kids with his wife, who is not Cabot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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In one photo, the former professional athlete could be seen towering over his kids and wearing a white matching set.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Seeing my friend so comfortable in comfort, my old guttersnipe buddy who’d once lived for years in actual squalor, felt odd.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2024
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Our point-of-entry into the world of competitive bloodsport is Tenax (Iwan Rheon, better than the inconsistent writing), a former guttersnipe who has risen to control a wildly successful gambling concern tied to the chariot races in the Circus Maximus.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 July 2024
Noun
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Succi said first responders found that the driver of the vehicle and a juvenile in the backseat were trapped inside and needed to be extricated by fire crews.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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At least 41 of those cranes were reported to be juveniles, fresh new recruits from the breeding grounds in and around Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Today featured everything from a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and handmade gifts.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
Noun
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But Menéndez is concerned that more could have been done, especially with the children’s camps on the river where youngsters slept in cabins with counselors.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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White said youngsters returning early after school pay $221 while those coming after the last bell are charged $210.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Gamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamin. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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