squinny

noun

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  1. squint
  2. glare
  3. gaze
  4. stare
  5. leer
  6. gape
Noun
  • Others tried to widen their gaze to make sure their eyes would be open as the camera clicked, though the afternoon sun was tempting us to squint.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
  • The squint-to-see style is the ultimate optical illusion that will make your legs look miles long.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of squint
Noun
  • Winter is still so young—24—and caught in the glare of a very bright followspot.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Harvard University faced the glare of lawsuits and investigations over allegations of antisemitism on campus.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of glare
Noun
  • His long, tousled hair, stubble, withering gaze, and ever-present cigarette gave him an air of punk-rock danger.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Her freakish smile strikes a sharp contrast with Ursula’s more distracted gaze.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaze
Noun
  • And at the same time, that image of Faye’s blue face, glazed-over eyes, and lifeless stare is going to follow me for a while.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With all of his flexes and stares and shuffles, every plate appearance feels like an event.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of stare
Noun
  • Reihana’s strategy extended the original wallpaper’s long leer by emphasizing its fantastical composite, retelling the same story with footage of living islanders and recordings of several Pacific languages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Para leer este artículo en español, visita el siguiente enlace.
    — Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Definition of leer
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Chick 2, Luna, is smaller, has a straighter gape, and has been more aggressive.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • The Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that the chicks have been named Sandy and Luna.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Definition of gape
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“Squinny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squinny. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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