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as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arch
Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
By Stephen Kearse Fight Club, David Fincher’s arch 1999 study of disaffected men, presents male rage as a subculture.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Korin Miller, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
But after creating detailed 3D images and comparing them to other specimens, the team found differences in gait and foot anatomy—such as toe angles and the depth of the arch—suggesting at least two species had walked along the lakeshore.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The character’s technicolor look, which features striped sleeves and boots, lots of stars and an arching rainbow on her dress, became forever iconic.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
They’re decked out with high-rebound insoles, loads of arch support, and a microfiber lining that get you into chill mode instantly.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
By Stephen Kearse Fight Club, David Fincher’s arch 1999 study of disaffected men, presents male rage as a subculture.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
Smith stresses the importance of working to maintain the arch in your lower back when sitting.
—Korin Miller, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
But after creating detailed 3D images and comparing them to other specimens, the team found differences in gait and foot anatomy—such as toe angles and the depth of the arch—suggesting at least two species had walked along the lakeshore.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Stomach sleepers require extra support to keep their hips from dipping, causing their low back to arch uncomfortably.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The character’s technicolor look, which features striped sleeves and boots, lots of stars and an arching rainbow on her dress, became forever iconic.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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The prefecture is in the southwestern part of Japan's main island of Honshu.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visual China Group | Getty Images China kept its main benchmark lending rates unchanged on Friday, as Beijing faces the challenge of bolstering economic growth while backstopping a weakening yuan.Sonia Heng,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The storyline also unfolds with the wise mandrill Rafiki (John Kani), who recounts Mufasa’s past through flashbacks to Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), the cub daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles).Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mangold depicts Cash in both Walk the Line and A Complete Unknown as nervy mysteries always on the edge of a breakdown, though Boyd Holbrook plays him as more mischievous and good-humored compared to the brooding Joaquin Phoenix.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the school empty and lessons on pause, Paul unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with a mischievous pupil (Dominic Sessa) and the school's head cook (Da'Vine Joy Randolph).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The curvature is gone at 50mm, and the lens can still focus as close as 11.9 inches at that focal length.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The double snake motifs could be seen on the flags his troops were carrying, and the wolf heads could be seen around the curvature of his chariot — all hinting to the true nature of this man.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Lift your feet off the floor, bending both your hips and knees to 90-degree angles.Jakob Roze, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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The aluminum that covers every surface is tough and resilient to flexing or bending.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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His style can most accurately be described as a fresh take on old Hollywood glamour.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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While Laporta didn't give any figures, it has previously been reported that the fresh arrangement is worth $1.77 billion (€1.7billion) to the Catalans.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Pettersson took his time, stepped into the open space and uncorked a wicked top-shelf snipe.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This magical compulsion forces Ella to obey any command given to her, no matter how harmful or absurd, and Ella’s cruel stepmother Dame Olga (Joanna Lumley) and wicked stepsisters Hattie (Lucy Punch) and Olive (Jennifer Higham) constantly take advantage.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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