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part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors
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Recent Examples of lip
Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 May 2025
Yes, the donut tastes sweeter, but a moment on the lips…whereas the apple doesn’t have as big a payoff in immediate comparison but is much more beneficial in the long term.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
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—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As for eyes and lips, Lauren Parsons, makeup artist and Burberry beauty’s US brand advocate, points to an unexpected pairing: watercolor eyes and deep lips.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 May 2025
Yes, the donut tastes sweeter, but a moment on the lips…whereas the apple doesn’t have as big a payoff in immediate comparison but is much more beneficial in the long term.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Adjective
What are lip flip side effects and risks? Unlike with traditional lip fillers, lip flip treatments have minimal side effects and no major downtime.
—Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
35.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
His execution was near perfect, but the ball inexplicably lipped out and landed 10 inches from the hole.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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When he was arrested, a shaggy-haired Dominguez stood on a streetside curb along a quiet Villanova Drive surrounded by Davis police and Yolo County Sheriff’s deputies, dressed in the dark hooded tracksuit that matched a suspect description.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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That driver had struck several curbs and traveled through a yard, the caller said, according to The Dispatch.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This double belonging—to the United States by birth, but to Peru by choice, service, and love—may give us some insight into Pope Leo’s pastoral identity.—
Raúl E. Zegarra,
Time,
17 May 2025
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The Cowgirls grew their lead to 3-1 with a double to left-center field by Rachael Hathoot.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The 12-foot elevation guideline is considered a conservative buffer to protect animals and property based on historic flood behavior and forecasted crest levels.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Officials diverted traffic and turned off utilities to businesses in the city as the river was expected to approach a record crest on Monday.—
Bruce Schreiner and Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,240 miles off the Brazilian coast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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And here came Patsy, who put bright white circles of fresh mozz, fresh tomato, and it was splashed around the pie, not ladled.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second shot bounced off the back of the rim.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Haliburton’s shot clanked off of the back of the rim and into the air, only to go through the net.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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But despite the financial success, something felt hollow.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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To do so would mean admitting that his promise of absolute victory is hollow.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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