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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
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
Vionic Winny Sneakers, $90 (originally $130) Vionic Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flats
Unlike your typical ballet flats, these Vionic shoes come with a contoured footbed to provide arch support and a deep heel cup for extra stability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
There are gold accents to the fireplace, doorway arches, walls and other areas of the room.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Birks are known for being super comfy—hello arch support and soft cork footbed—and the SELF team has tested a bunch of the brand’s bestsellers, including the cult-favorite Arizona sandals and Boston clogs.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
Vionic Winny Sneakers, $90 (originally $130) Vionic Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flats
Unlike your typical ballet flats, these Vionic shoes come with a contoured footbed to provide arch support and a deep heel cup for extra stability.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Noun
These no-frills clogs offer that signature Birkenstock arch support with the same footbed that’s in all of the brand’s classic shoes—covered in plush microfiber.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 May 2025
There are gold accents to the fireplace, doorway arches, walls and other areas of the room.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
Some arch their bodies upward, extending feathery tentacles into the water to capture plankton.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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Homelessness is certainly a major problem, said Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center, the area’s main shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The golden flying snake bears two main color morphs — a green-yellow form sports bold black streaks and occasional reddish dorsal spots, and another form where the same base hues are overlaid with subtler crossbars.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Sure there might be a mischievous mouse-deer stealing fruit from an orangutan, but once the mystery is solved, the two animals comprise on how to share—no harm or conflict intended.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Two decades on, Stitch ranks among Disney’s most ubiquitous characters — especially from a merchandising perspective, as that mischievous mug of his can be seen on backpacks, plush toys, T-shirts and, well, mugs of all sizes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The leather straps are adjustable for a custom fit, and the sole only bends slightly at the toe, indicating excellent structure and long-term durability.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
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The flexi-wings bend slightly at high speeds to reduce drag or increase downforce, helping the car go faster.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The architects Jeff Milstein and Barbara Weinstein pushed the kitchen under an arched alcove, lifted a bedroom above a curving wall, and carved a private office into the living area that looks like a tiny southwestern house.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 May 2025
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The gleaming buildings of Chicago, curving along the shore of Lake Michigan, are especially lethal.—
Vincent Alban,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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What made the biggest difference in her journey was intermittent fasting, and sticking to clean foods through her fresh food delivery service.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The producers of the Peppa Pig series promise fresh storylines and new characters after the family has grown to five members with Evie’s arrival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This one says that offshore holding companies are wicked and should be penalized.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Of course, the wicked power of this franchise’s best installment extends beyond its initial stretch on a highway to hell.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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