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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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2
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
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
That means even a stray smile from one of the arch conservatives on the bench that implies favor for Trump’s political cause could ignite a political furor.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Ferric C. Fang, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025
From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Scott Herhold, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Over and over, its head arched up as if to take in the sun, and then flopped backward as if its bones had liquified.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
When beating United’s arch nemesis Liverpool to his signature in 2022, that’s the amount that Madrid agreed to pay AS Monaco for Tchouameni’s transfer with a further $21.8 million (€20 million) possibly forthcoming in add-ons.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
That means even a stray smile from one of the arch conservatives on the bench that implies favor for Trump’s political cause could ignite a political furor.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
The composition of Roman cement and their techniques for constructing arches were forgotten such that later generations could only marvel at those accomplishments by gazing at the ruins of that civilization.
—Ferric C. Fang, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2025
From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The arching windows inside the convention center reflect an architect’s genius.
—Scott Herhold, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Over and over, its head arched up as if to take in the sun, and then flopped backward as if its bones had liquified.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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The 9a's main camera takes 12MP images thanks to pixel binning, and the resulting shots are nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Approach with caution, look at reviews, and maybe don’t use your main credit card (or at least keep your bank’s dispute line handy).—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consulting with a financial advisor experienced in bear markets may also be wise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ramona is an imaginative (and mischievous) fourth grader who is always up to something.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the house is haunted, and the group must confront their differences to survive the night against a host of mischievous ghosts.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The round brush head allows for beginner-friendly blending by mimicking the natural curvature of fingers.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The architecture, a minimalist fusion of modernist lines and biomorphic flow, reflects the curvature of the coastline itself.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These are just three ways UNICEF Zambia is helping to bend the curve for children.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The fashion house’s artisans began experimenting with the material—which is extremely lightweight, strong, and pliable—and eventually created handles out of them by gently bending the stalks with fire and then applying many coats of lacquer.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Concave tiles, which curve inward, and convex tiles, which curve outward, are installed at different levels along the seawall.—
Sara Pezeshk,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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After completing Slither Housing in 2000, an angular yet gently curved 105-unit apartment building in Japan’s Gifu prefecture, the husband-and-wife team increasingly turned its attentions to cultural architecture.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the famed Brothers Grimm tale, the story follows a princess who is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make Snow White part of their household after she’s exiled into a dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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The offence O’Reilly’s draft day scouting reports suggested the Oilers chose a middle-six centre (second or third line) with wicked checking ability and enough offence to project into a feature role if everything worked out.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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