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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
Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Jenner’s makeup included rosy blush, taupe eyeshadow and a matte terracotta lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
From hydrating serums to the latest in lip colors, these are the fall beauty essentials that deserve a spot in your cart.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 June 2024
Newsom was tight lipped on the details on Friday but said a deal is near.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Noun
They were later photographed briefly locking lips at the event, fueling speculation about their curiously close relationship.
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—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Jenner’s makeup included rosy blush, taupe eyeshadow and a matte terracotta lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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
From hydrating serums to the latest in lip colors, these are the fall beauty essentials that deserve a spot in your cart.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
Verb
Some of that speech might be considered frivolous — such as cat videos, trendy dances, or people lip syncing to popular songs.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 June 2024
Newsom was tight lipped on the details on Friday but said a deal is near.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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The cautionary tale emanating from Manila is worth keeping an eye on as Trump tosses basic transparency and checks and balances to the curb.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trashing Yard Waste Every fall, gardeners and homeowners head out into their yards to rake their lawns and pile autumn leaves in trash bags on the curb.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The game represents a crucial opportunity for Leicester to climb out of the relegation zone, while Brentford aims to continue their impressive away form and complete a season double over the Foxes.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Off the back of its constructors’ win last year, both drivers know the target going into this year has to be a title double.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Heavy snow was expected in the Sierra Nevada, with 2 to 4 feet expected along the Sierra crest near Lake Tahoe, and 10 to 18 inches at lake level.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Apple Cider Vinegar, which contrasts Gibson with two genuinely ill young women in her orbit who are searching for miracle cancer cures, comes at the crest of the latest wave of scam content.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Here are the best fake car ads and parodies celebrating SNL's 50th anniversary.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yet criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information by texting them fake alerts of their eligibility for extra money, warns the Better Business Bureau.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Also spray nearby vegetation to help dilute any bleach that splashes on the leaves.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Enclosed in a glass cylinder, the suite features three bedrooms, outdoor showers, a gym and splash pool; a dining table for up to twelve; and a private elevator and stairs connecting the decks.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hachimura, who has become a corner-three specialist, also is going to feast at the rim off baseline cuts against defenses that rightfully will be focused on Doncic, James and Reaves on the perimeter.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The game was tied at 91 with a little more than 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks lack of scorers, and defenders at the rim, finally got ‘em.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These cat qubits are miniscule hollow structures of tantalum containing microwave radiation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beharie’s ability to subtly emote with facial expressions and body language add complexity to an otherwise hollow Casey who at times can be frustrating to pin down and understand.—
Morgan A. Grain,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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