as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
the young author's novel is surprisingly earnest, tackling its subject without the slightest tang of irony
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Noun
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In the pool room — an oval-like space with a pool table set in the middle — Reuter’s work is a brick-like mural with hints of greenery peeking out along the top.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your friends may not agree with your approach as the moon clashes with Mercury.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But things get weird when Kamala sees flickers of zombie faces in the crowd.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Foster’s tenure had flickers of momentum.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The result is a collection combining classicism, surrealism and pop touches, and aimed at presenting the company’s products under a different light — not just as tools at a service of fashion brands but via objects that can have a say and stand in a space on their own.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And that rings true despite the Sixers defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday night to become one of a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference to start the year with two consecutive wins.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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