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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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At first glance, the difference between a cruise ship and a yacht seems obvious.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Just a glance but a deliberate one.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The photos featured the bride and groom embracing, along with glimpses of wedding-day details like her custom halter-style Ralph Lauren gown, her bouquet, and the lush private estate setting.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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From music and fashion to politics and film, each appearance offered a glimpse into how Black talent continues to define excellence in every arena.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But more simply, some days, the healthiest regiment for my little moon of a bald head is my own loving gaze in the mirror.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, the film had very little to do with the male gaze and has since been reevaluated as a feminist cult classic.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take a peek at our favorite Quince essentials from the bath category.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The singer also recently gave fans a peek into his and Hailey’s family values.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, there hadn’t been a peep about what was causing the delay.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other notable footwear includes jelly shoes (up 104 percent), peep-toe mules (127 percent) and combat boots (up 40 percent).—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stepping out, into the glare, was like hitting a wall.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tint on the windshield further reduces glare from lights and sunlight to improve driver visibility.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors have previously presented videos taken by Germayne, one of which showed Sanaa slumped over in a chair with a vacant stare as her father repeatedly called her name.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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There were plenty of glassy-eyed, thousand-yard stares in the visitors locker room at American Airlines Center after the Colorado Avalanche yielded a two-goal lead in the final 13 minutes in a 4-2 loss to the rival Stars.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The former is located between Lake Coville and Lake Grosvenor and hosts up to six guests at one time; the latter has amazing views of Nonvianuk Lake and has room for 24 guests across 11 cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Side-glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side-glance. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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