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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
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
All too often, the words that emerge from our lips are no match for the deliciousness that goes in.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Martinez received several bruises and a cut lip, according to the news station.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
All too often, the words that emerge from our lips are no match for the deliciousness that goes in.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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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What to know: Residents should bring their last hurricane waste items to the curb.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The double suites, with a sleeper sofa in the living room, are especially ideal for families whose children still nap or who have multiple kids so not everyone has to sit in darkness come a certain time of day.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Fried Chicken Wings This dish uses the classic double dredge method that is so tried and true for many Southern cooks.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
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The children collect plastic bottles to make fires, and pile under the blankets when their only set of clothes is washed and dried in the wind.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And there is plenty more where this crest keyring came from.Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2013, researchers found that the spike was more likely a domed crest.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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In 2017, then State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman indicted Newman on 58 counts, following a two-year investigation nicknamed Operation Vandelay Industries, a nod to George Costanza’s fake latex company on Seinfeld.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
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Not a temporary tattoo or a fake one to trick people online.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Most often, these bags are splashed in Vuitton’s monogram or Damier Ebene canvas textiles.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Of Portis’ 21 shots, nine came from behind the arc, and five were at the rim.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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With Tyler Bilodeau making one three-pointer after another, including one that finally rattled in after bouncing around the rim, the Bruins appeared well on their way to a breakthrough against a fellow blue blood that had tormented them in every meeting for nearly a quarter of a century.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These stars sparkle from within a hollow cavity in a billowing cloud of gas and dust, its thick swirls shining in brilliant blues, like a flashlight cutting through the fog.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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His cheeks were hollow, and a grizzled beard, which hadn’t seen a proper shave in weeks, made his face look older and all the more haggard.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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