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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
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
Much like her beauty on screen—her big barrel curls and purple lip in Barbie, for one—Rae’s red carpet and front row looks are just as confident as in her performances.
—Shalwah Evans, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
When overused, lip plumper can cause cracking, drying, and even splitting of the lips.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 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
The days of pinky brown nudes are officially over, because moody cool-toned grey lips are here to stay.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
Much like her beauty on screen—her big barrel curls and purple lip in Barbie, for one—Rae’s red carpet and front row looks are just as confident as in her performances.
—Shalwah Evans, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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
When overused, lip plumper can cause cracking, drying, and even splitting of the lips.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 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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Pinero eventually lost control over the vehicle, jumping a curb, colliding with a concrete wall before striking a woman who was walking along the sidewalk, police said, according KSAT.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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But in the sobering morning light, Adam’s demeanor changes, kicking her to the curb.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wallace’s fourth victim, Audrey Spain, and his seventh, Vanessa Mack, were killed in almost identical fashion — with double ligatures, says Price, who was lead detective on the Spain case.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Living double lives, find themselves on a treacherous path where escape may be impossible.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reaching a crest of popularity in the 1950s, her work adorned magazine covers and museum walls.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests measuring waist circumference between the lowest rib and the top of the iliac crest (the curved part at the top of the hip).—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The group’s stage show would double as something like a live-act pilot for a fake TV series.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The fake list contains a few different hyper-obscure characters that seem potentially unlikely to arrive.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To score, his only move is to basically physically overwhelm his opponent at the rim.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just like last season, there isn’t one finishing issue for Reese at the rim — but her misses fell into one of two categories this weekend.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While seemingly well-intentioned, this directive is a hollow threat to a player who goes on to a successful MLB career.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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What the Chiefs do would be hollow, even impossible, without the fans who animate and fund them and who made this the place to be 60-plus years ago — and in a whole new way now.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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