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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
Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor's look was pure Old Hollywood glamour—down to the Marcel waved bob and red lip—but her manicure added a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
As the hardcourt legend enthusiastically lip synchs to the tune, Travis and Jason bop along and smile, with Travis matching Shaq’s hand gestures.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Mike Vrabel didn’t shy away from contact throughout his 14-year NFL career as a linebacker, and a bloody lip on Sunday night would indicate the same holds true for him as a coach.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The actor's look was pure Old Hollywood glamour—down to the Marcel waved bob and red lip—but her manicure added a modern edge.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano
Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Verb
While at 13-over for the tournament on the par-five fourth on Friday, Lowry missed a short putt for par, lipping the right edge.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
As the hardcourt legend enthusiastically lip synchs to the tune, Travis and Jason bop along and smile, with Travis matching Shaq’s hand gestures.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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City officials said the program will target removal of trash and debris that often remain for long periods because parked vehicles prevent street sweepers from accessing the curb.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The work will remove the curbs to connect the 11-foot-wide driving lanes with the walkway and add better lighting and landscaping.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These ones elevate the trend — pun intended — with comfortable platform soles and double side stripe appliqués.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There was also a punt-blocking Isaiah Simmons, an intercepting Mike Jackson, and a swell of 73,000-plus standing souls, washing the stadium in noise and blue and joy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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In Iranian Muslim culture, dead bodies are typically washed and then covered in white cotton fabric before burial.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The crest is the true home run.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Paintings incorporating subtle nods to their family’s history (a motif of their family crest, a windsurfer, and a Pernod-Ricard bottle, due to their family’s hand in inventing the famous French spirit) are hung throughout the hotel.—
Zoe Dubno,
Vogue,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The board cited recent state and federal decisions, which have both noted the issue of AI programs citing fake legal citations is growing.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Howze, who has schizophrenia, was also able to escape the hospital following the incident, only to be return a few days later wearing a visitor’s pass with a fake name.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After LaRavia made 10 of 11 shots to introduce himself to fans and Minnesota star Anthony Edwards, the Lakers’ general manager splashed a photo of LaRavia gazing out of a window on the front page of a faux newspaper and printed it on a black T-shirt.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids can splash at Reedy River Bend, make purchases at a Publix grocery store, explore health and anatomy at Your Healthy Body and its Teddy Bear Clinic, or take on climbing and engineering challenges.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And Kentucky was able to get to the rim for much of the early action.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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DeRozan received the pass, took one dribble and tried a running 29-foot 3-pointer that clanked off the back rim and the Kings lost, 100-98.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nas is no stranger to flex raps, but his blockchain bars have the hollow ring of a timeshare sales pitch.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flesh is an attempt to write richly about a hollow man, in that hollow man’s own impoverished language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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