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Recent Examples of side-glance
An apparently penniless street boy in a torn jacket carries a big woven-wicker basket on his back, casting a side-glance in hopes of scoring some work as a porter.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
Their humor also springs from signature side-glances and hand gestures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side-glance
Noun
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Looking at a motor from the inside At first glance, this may look like a simple hobby project.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the director Josef Kubota Wladyka’s third feature seems destined to make a misstep.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The world has gotten a glimpse of the fawning, skeezy shamelessness of his famous hangers-on, but not enough to criminally implicate them.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s connected through the gaze of the house.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But that’s not because their scene isn’t worth our gaze.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Death is an inescapable part of French life, and the layers on layers of Parisian history on display at Père Lachaise Cemetery are a fascinating peek into how the city has evolved over time.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The designer and former Spice Girl took to Instagram to share a peek at their outfits for the occasion.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The teenager styled her sweater off-the-shoulder, adding on a leather handbag, nude peep-toe heels, and a gold necklace.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rowland paired her dress with semi-sheer black tights and peep-toe pumps to complete the look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.—
David G. Allan Feb 15,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her vacant stares are laced with just enough recognizable humanity to make the camera question what, if anything, is going on behind her eyes — a mystery that looms over the entire story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Awkward giggles and ruthless stares punctuate silence until the blind matriarch (played by Tracy Letts) asks his daughter to describe Martha’s (Elle Fanning) appearance to him in exhaustive detail.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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