as in to frown
to distort one's face
playgoers grimaced at the actor's terrible attempt at a French accent
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as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
he made a grimace when he tasted the medicine
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Recent Examples of grimace
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At one point, Hunt emerges onto London’s Trafalgar Square and grimaces at the sight of a massive protest.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Read More: When TikTok Trends Send Kids to the Emergency Room In Western culture, open grief is often frowned upon, Giaxoglou says.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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While slathering yourself with oil and laying out in the sun is highly (and rightfully) frowned upon in the beauty community, there is one type of oil that dermatologists stand by: the best SPF tanning oils.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Serve up in a stemmed glass, and garnish with a scowl, or perhaps a war story.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Balthazar, played in a hipster fade and with a puppy-dog scowl by Jaeden Martell, is a New York rich kid with a life coach and a divorced mother (Jennifer Ehle) who’s too busy throwing political cocktail parties to pay him much attention.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Read More: Ex-Rival Speaks Highly of Philadelphia Eagles Initial reports suggested the star safety was staring at a missed first season in Houston.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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After a long 3-year wait, Wednesday lovers can finally rejoice (or maybe just stare deadpan into the screen).—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thirst Dry mouth Mild fatigue Light-headedness or dizziness Muscle cramps Irritability Confusion Lethargy Urine that is dark yellow or amber-colored Dehydration results in an imbalance between fluid intake and losses, leading to electrolyte disturbances and multiple bodily dysfunctions.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its sneering tone of youthful derision took on new dimensions and a chilling sense of pathos when sung by a 75-year-old musician approaching his final chapter in life.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The film also features the return of Julie Bowen as Victoria Venit from the original film, as well as Christopher McDonald as Happy’s sneering nemesis Shooter McGavin. Kelce, the star tight end from the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, makes a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 as a waiter.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Alan Clarke, executive director of advanced EV development at Ford, sitting next to Field, nodded in agreement while wearing a similar smirk.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meryl Streep gives Miranda Priestly's infamous smirk while in character on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Aug. 7 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Grimace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grimace. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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