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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
Daniel Wine, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Feb. 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
Sarah Han, Allure, 15 July 2024
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
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Noun
Quiz time 💋 Halle Berry and Adrien Brody locked lips in a memorable moment from Sunday night’s Oscars.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Feb. 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.
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—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Glow up with Hourglass's luminance-boosting blush and highlighter quad, or stick to a classic sultry eye and statement lip with the gorgeous Tom Ford trio below—the choice is yours.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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Slinging a sports coat over his pajamas, Long pulls up to a curb and finds Tay (Dustin Nguyen), the Vietnamese speaker, plus two silent brutes, Eddie (Phi Vu) and Aden (Dali Benssalah), who muscle into his car and take over everything: the seating arrangements, the air freshener and their driver.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Like on the original Taycan, the outer edges of this screen feature haptic touch buttons for easy access to common functions like the lights, traction control, suspension and nose-lift system for tackling speed bumps and high curbs.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the Arizona’s double buckle, this style is designed with an adjustable single strap.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Bernardo Kastrup, a double Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Philosophy and former CERN scientist, has propounded this thinking and collaborated with leaders like Dr. Faggin.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its strategic location, perched atop a crest in the road with a significant dip just before our property, creates a powerful updraft.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This fake news gave white authorities the pretense to quash Black organizing and control Black labor.—
Christmaelle Vernet & Kathy Roberts Forde / Made by History,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Call scams have been making headlines recently, fueled by the rise in AI threats and urgent but fake banking and technical support calls that push users to install software or transfer money.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The difference maker is weather sealing—the WR version of the lens includes internal seals that protect it from dust and splash ingress, and includes a fluorine coat on the front element that makes the glass easier to clean.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chalamet, 29, wore a custom Givenchy butter yellow suit that consisted of a collared button-up shirt, double-breasted blazer and trousers splashed in a bright pastel hue.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
3 Mar. 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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Daniels also challenges shots at the rim, switches effortlessly, and can guard multiple positions.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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