as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
stared back at the prisoner with a hard-eyed glint
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Recent Examples of hard-eyed
In the realm of hard-eyed politics, there’s the question of to what degree, if any, this will help Republicans in an election year in which polls show most trends and issues seem to be going against them, largely because of unfavorable views of President Donald Trump’s performance.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
And Max Minghella, hard-eyed but soft-spoken, makes a giddy villain.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The plot is largely unchanged: A brunette with two kids is coerced into hiring a hard-eyed blonde as their nanny, only to discover that the help is there to harm.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
And Max Minghella, hard-eyed but soft-spoken, makes a giddy villain.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The plot is largely unchanged: A brunette with two kids is coerced into hiring a hard-eyed blonde as their nanny, only to discover that the help is there to harm.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-eyed
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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That was the frigid afternoon when Darrell Green returned a punt 52 yards for a touchdown, hurdling a would-be tackler on the play.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In addition to frequent plumbing and electricity issues, the building didn't have heat for several months during the frigid Michigan winter, leaving families freezing during their kids’ games and practices.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Rebecca Montero’s lighting design and Steve Covey’s projection design helps define the many places Moses inhabits, shifting the mood and focus with subtle changes that suggest everything from cold, city streets to synagogues to the Berkshire woods.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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On the plus side, the heated vanity with adjustable temperature settings is heavenly on chilly mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Over time, natural feathers can become brittle, break, or shed, which reduces their ability to attract dust.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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While Jaquez did not provide the eye-popping scoring of some of her teammates, the wing brought a cool effectiveness to the defensive side of the ball while tallying a pair of assists and a handful of deflections.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Pair white jeans with a black tee for timeless contrast, layer a white denim jacket with a flowy dress on spring days, or style white shorts and skirts with lightweight tops to stay cool all summer.—
Published,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Hard-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-eyed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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