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not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors
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Recent Examples of lip
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
The girls kiss as part of some kind of dare or game, much to Saxon’s delight, and then Lachlan leans over and kisses his brother right on the lips, at first a quick peck, but then back in for a longer, lingering kiss.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
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—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Kim faced her own ups and downs, twice lipping out putts on her back nine to finish with a 74.
—Mark Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The cookbook queen shut it down and stepped out in long, flowing black hair paired with soft pink eyeshadow, a duo of pink and black eyeliner, and a deep rose lip that tied the look together flawlessly.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
The girls kiss as part of some kind of dare or game, much to Saxon’s delight, and then Lachlan leans over and kisses his brother right on the lips, at first a quick peck, but then back in for a longer, lingering kiss.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
What are lip flip side effects and risks? Unlike with traditional lip fillers, lip flip treatments have minimal side effects and no major downtime.
—Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
35.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
Swift is often closely watched at games, with people filming her every move, attempting to lip read her conversations and even noticing when her jewellery slips off.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Kim faced her own ups and downs, twice lipping out putts on her back nine to finish with a 74.
—Mark Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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Over time, the toll of our morning battles on the school’s curb extended beyond my son’s attendance.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Across the street from the club, a man named Leroy is cuffed and sitting on the curb, complaining that the cops arresting him are eating the caramel corn he's accused of stealing.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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This total solar eclipse— which brings a brief darkness in the day — occurs during peak viewing season for the aurora borealis, offering a potential double celestial event.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This early relative of T. rex had a distinctive crest on its head, offering insight into the evolutionary adaptations of early tyrannosaurs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seventeen caribou were crossing the crest a quarter-mile in front of us.—
Jim Tappan,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At times, these characters surrounded by the green and gold blur of jungle and sunshine almost look fake, or as if they’re being shot in a studio.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Connecting Japanese fans with all MLB players, teams Justin Turner #3 of the Chicago Cubs poses with young fans who wear fake beard prior to the game against Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One video shows the spacecraft splashing down into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But after over 286 days, their extended stay in space is finally coming to a close, as the two astronauts make their way back to Earth on a SpaceX capsule that’s set to splash down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s hard living in the modern game, and St. John’s got away with it via patchwork midrange shots and scoring at the rim.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Prince scored eight in the third to help break the game open and most of her points were layups at the rim.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With both hollow and gel fibers, this pillow has a soft and firm side depending on your preference.—
Megan Wahn,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hollowed or Damaged Wood – Wood that sounds hollow when tapped.—
Amplified Content Studio,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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