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as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arch
Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
This set contains five foam shapes that are easy to stack and maneuver, including a base, arch, half-sun, and two stairs.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Korin Miller, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
But after creating detailed 3D images and comparing them to other specimens, the team found differences in gait and foot anatomy—such as toe angles and the depth of the arch—suggesting at least two species had walked along the lakeshore.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The character’s technicolor look, which features striped sleeves and boots, lots of stars and an arching rainbow on her dress, became forever iconic.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Back-to-back defeats at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu have seen Real Madrid embarrassed by arch rivals FC Barcelona and then AC Milan in 4-0 and 3-1 losses respectively, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti in a vulnerable position.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
This set contains five foam shapes that are easy to stack and maneuver, including a base, arch, half-sun, and two stairs.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
Smith stresses the importance of working to maintain the arch in your lower back when sitting.
—Korin Miller, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
But after creating detailed 3D images and comparing them to other specimens, the team found differences in gait and foot anatomy—such as toe angles and the depth of the arch—suggesting at least two species had walked along the lakeshore.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Stomach sleepers require extra support to keep their hips from dipping, causing their low back to arch uncomfortably.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The character’s technicolor look, which features striped sleeves and boots, lots of stars and an arching rainbow on her dress, became forever iconic.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
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Assad's fall came after his main backers, Russia, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, were either distracted or weakened by other conflicts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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With this strategic push, Delta foresees its premium ticket revenue exceeding its main cabin by 2027 and says more than half of its current revenue comes from premium experiences.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Only 38% of parents consider becoming a content creator to be a wise career choice.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This approach would be wiser than pushing for a package of immediate and flashy short-term concessions that would damage alliances without realigning them meaningfully.Rush Doshi, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2024
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Plenty of TikTok users lauded Zola's mischievous behavior and highlighted her lack of remorse.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Mass and space interpenetrate, as do right-angle construction and spatial curvature.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
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So will passengers bend a fact or two to avoid paying a bill?Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Always holding this very special balance, at times bending a bit some more to one side, the other times to the other side.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Inside, a double-height foyer displaying a curving staircase leads to a high-ceilinged living room centered around a bespoke fireplace adorned with a vintage mantel by Jamb of London.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their sale coincides with a fresh interest in the musical following the theater release of the prequel movie Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The word ‘wicked’ is so small that it can be thrown from the open back door of a school bus.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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In an awards season that is looking pretty wicked on a number of levels, the Golden Globes pulled back the curtain on some magical contenders this morning.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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