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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
Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
Her makeup included bold brows, a subtle smoky eye and a pop of color with a hint of a berry-red lip to complete her entire look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 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
Both queens made their marks, but Lexi established herself as a true lip sync assassin, earning her first win.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
Her makeup included bold brows, a subtle smoky eye and a pop of color with a hint of a berry-red lip to complete her entire look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 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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But in the sobering morning light, Adam’s demeanor changes, kicking her to the curb.Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Living double lives, find themselves on a treacherous path where escape may be impossible.Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps most concerning, FDA inspectors noted that employees were never seen washing their hands.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kuo also recommends balancing winter elements with upscale details like family crests for old-world luxury.Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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One of Commander Denno’s early tasks was to draw up the ship’s crest — a heraldic design that would be part of the submarine’s identity.John Ismay, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Fraudsters have devised sophisticated registration bots to mimic real users, coded to flood companies’ systems with fake OTPs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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While fake kidnapping calls aimed at exploiting worried parents are a familiar tactic for some criminals, advancements in technology are making these scams far more convincing and harder to detect.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In such an event, the booster rocket will splash down in the Gulf of Mexico instead.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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For her recreation, Roan maintained the integrity of the source material, bravely committing to the bit as purple icy sludge sails into view from off camera and splashes her in the face.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There is, as has been the case for many years, no rim protection.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Toilet brush and holder set: on sale for $11.99 Original price: $16.99 (Amazon) Bent this flat silicone toilet brush head to fit the angle of the rim and for reaching under the rim.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The statement is hollow so long as people still can stake their dollars on the calamities befalling everyday Angelenos.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But that rang terribly hollow, because Schoen and Daboll aren’t being held accountable in any way to that bottom line.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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