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Recent Examples of looker-on
Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Claire Sullivan, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looker-on
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The Indian government has cracked down in areas where Maoist groups are active – an approach that, while appearing to reduce the threat level, has been criticized by some observers as heavy-handed and prone to abuse.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Roberts, Barrett and Gorsuch are seen as key swing votes Two conservative justices — John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett — are seen by veteran court observers as the most likely swing votes in the birthright citizenship case.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Tens of thousands of spectators have packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, waiting for the white smoke that signals the election of a new pope.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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When the popular aquatic show debuted in 2010, the theater’s massive pool and multi-level stage attracted 6 million spectators during its initial run.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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As the papal conclave begins on May 7, thousands of onlookers will gather in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, eager for the first update on who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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The 10-minute limit opened the door and allowed onlookers to call for help.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The game often involves ski masks and toy guns, which can be mistaken for real threats by bystanders or law enforcement.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is awaiting trial at The Hague for crimes against humanity, over a brutal war on drug dealers that killed possibly thousands of people, including many innocents and bystanders, with barely any kind of due process.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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“Looker-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looker-on. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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