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Recent Examples of gamin
The door is opened by Ms. Etienne, 75 — a wry, sinewy woman with a gamin haircut.
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Ben Brantley, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Liliane Montevecchi, a glittering French gamin who became a cabaret star in Paris, a pal of Marlon Brando’s in Hollywood, and the Tony Award-winning ‘‘muse’’ of director Tommy Tune on Broadway, died June 29 at her home in Manhattan.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2018
The gamin Bujold plays the enchanting Coquelicot with whom Bates falls in love.
—Susan King, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
A kooky young woman works her gamin charm on a Paris arrondissement in this new musical written by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon and adapted from Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beloved 2001 film.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, will steal its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 18 May 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, steals its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 11 May 2017
That French movie, which grossed $174 million and turned Audrey Tautou, its gamin-pixie star, into an international...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2017
Ben Brantley, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Liliane Montevecchi, a glittering French gamin who became a cabaret star in Paris, a pal of Marlon Brando’s in Hollywood, and the Tony Award-winning ‘‘muse’’ of director Tommy Tune on Broadway, died June 29 at her home in Manhattan.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2018
The gamin Bujold plays the enchanting Coquelicot with whom Bates falls in love.
—Susan King, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
A kooky young woman works her gamin charm on a Paris arrondissement in this new musical written by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen, directed by Pam MacKinnon and adapted from Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beloved 2001 film.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, will steal its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 18 May 2017
This musical about a French gamin finding love, adapted by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen from the Jean-Pierre Jeunet movie, steals its final garden gnome.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 11 May 2017
That French movie, which grossed $174 million and turned Audrey Tautou, its gamin-pixie star, into an international...
—Edward Rothstein, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamin
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After cutting open another half dozen, my hands were stained red, urchin spines were embedded in my skin and my mouth was dancing.Jaime Lowe, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Correspondent Maura Barrett helps researchers place adult-sized urchins in a reef.Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
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But these same experts already have a few theories about why adolescents continue to avoid substance use in such large numbers.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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Thus, any interaction that adolescents have with the health care system, such as emergency room visits, can be an important touchpoint for engaging in these conversations.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Jets were young whippersnappers in 2022, a team that wasn’t supposed to be any good but jumped out to a 6-3 record powered by a remarkable rookie class.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, private investigator Julie (Estrada) seeks an investigative assistant but isn't in the market to hire a young whippersnapper.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Many days, the kids are hungry, the fridge is empty, and the bank account is low.Katie Shepherd, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, the kids sure had an adventurous Christmas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Seeing my friend so comfortable in comfort, my old guttersnipe buddy who’d once lived for years in actual squalor, felt odd.Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
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Our point-of-entry into the world of competitive bloodsport is Tenax (Iwan Rheon, better than the inconsistent writing), a former guttersnipe who has risen to control a wildly successful gambling concern tied to the chariot races in the Circus Maximus.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
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The juvenile, whose name was not released, had an initial court appearance on Thursday and is due back for a pretrial conference on Dec. 31.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Another recipient was Michael Conahan, a former Pennsylvania judge who was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison in 2011 for wrongfully imprisoning juveniles in two for-profit detention centers in exchange for financial kickbacks.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Harris got banished to the kiddie table while grown-ups dealt with the coming disaster.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Oct. 2024
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The corn maze, hayrides, kiddie train and slingshot cost extra.Melissa Santos, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
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The revered and aging champion had strutted his stuff against a talented youngster.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cookie kits are an easy way to spread holiday cheer and can be created to suit the tastes of sophisticated adults and youngsters alike.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamin. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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